Registered Dietician - Contract/Temp - GR

Candidate should be a clinically oriented Registered Dietitian with experience providing direct nutritional care in a healthcare setting. They should be comfortable assessing patients, reviewing medical records and laboratory data, communicating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication, organization, documentation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage patient caseloads accurately and within required timelines.

• Screen and assess patients based on level of care and determine nutritional needs/status.
• Provide nutritional follow-up and ongoing patient care.
• Interview patients/families regarding food habits and preferences.
• Review and interpret laboratory, physical, and social information relevant to nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition education to patients/residents and families.
• Document diet instructions, education, and patient understanding in the medical record.
• Monitor and educate patients regarding food/drug interactions.
• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
• Modify patient menus as needed.
• Provide nutritional care across different populations and disease states.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Experience working with patients from diverse populations and disease states.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary teams and performance improvement activities.
• Experience in Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and/or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environments.
• Experience with PointClickCare, SigmaCare, MDS 3.0, or similar electronic medical charting systems.
• Experience with electronic menu systems such as CBORD, NetMenu, or GeriMenu.

Requirements:

Registered Dietitian credential/registration
New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist certification
Clinical nutrition assessment and patient education experience

Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred.

Education:
Master's degree preferred.

AHA BLS preferred.

Hours & Shift Patterns:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1 hour of lunch)
Alternate weekends per the facility needs

About RSC Healthcare

Launched in 2018, RSC Healthcare is an RSC Solutions company created to focus on recruiting and staffing across all positions in the healthcare industry. Our knowledgeable staff brings multiple decades of experience within the healthcare industry to assist clients in attaining the highest quality talent in the marketplace.

By leveraging RSC Healthcare’s extensive database and experienced recruiting team for candidate healthcare positions, our clients realize both substantial cost-savings and a streamlined, efficient process. We provide staffing for all levels and positions across your organization, including:

Registered Nurses
Physical/Occupational Therapists
Certified Nursing Assistants
Radiology Technicians
All skilled medical and allied health professionals

As a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, it is our goal is to connect patients with quality caregivers. Our experienced team and industry knowledge allow RSC Healthcare to deliver the qualified healthcare professionals our clients need.