Registered Dietitian (Allied)
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Job Location:
Watertown, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Watertown NY 13601
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate: $51/HR
Job summary:
A Registered Dietitian is a licensed nutrition professional who assesses patients dietary needs develops personalized nutrition plans and provides counseling to support health and manage medical conditions. They work in clinical community or long-term care settings collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care..
Job duties:
- Assess patients nutritional status and health needs
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress adjusting plans as needed
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with dietary regulations and standards of care
- Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field required
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration required
- Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) in New York State required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute care or long-term care preferred
