Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job DescriptionEquiliem is seeking a local contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a local contract job in New York, New York.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian NutritionistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 20 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractJob Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Clinical Dietician/ NutritionistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: 20 weeks, 37.5 hours per weekShift: Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm- 8 hour daysEmployment Type: Local Contract (No stipends)Job Summary:Provides comprehensive nutrition care to patients of all ages. Assesses nutrition needs, develops, implements/revaluates care plans for patients of all ages. Educates patients and family members. Communicates patient issues to the health care team.Requirements:2-4 years of experience.Inpatient experience requiredComputer Literacy-beginner.Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field requiredPreferred Education: Master's Degree.Required Certifications & Licensure: Dietitian/Nutritionist NYSED.Job Responsibilities:Nutritional Care: Provides comprehensive nutrition care to assigned patients by assessing nutrition needs, developing, implementing, and reevaluating nutrition care plans.Performance Expectations:Performs initial screening of patients on assigned units and determines patient nutrition risk level classification (e.g. low, moderate or high, risk) according to established nutrition care policy.Patient/Family Education:Provides information to patients, family, and caregivers on recommended diets and nutrition topics