Clinical Dietitian Nutrition
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Overview
Compensation
$49-$49/hour
Job Description
Primary Job Title: Clinical Dietitian Nutrition
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Clinical Nutrition Specialist
- Inpatient Dietitian
Location: New York, NY
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details:
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 5 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $48.57/hr
Job Summary: The Clinical Dietitian Nutrition professional provides comprehensive nutrition care to patients of all ages across inpatient and critical care units, including ICU and PICU. This role includes performing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, recommending dietary modifications, and providing patient and family education. The dietitian collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nutrition care to assigned patients, including assessing nutritional needs, creating and reevaluating individualized care plans.
- Provide coverage across all inpatient units and participate in multidisciplinary rounds in designated clinics.
- Perform initial nutrition screenings and classify patients by nutrition risk level according to established care policies.
- Complete detailed nutrition assessments within required timelines (24–48 hours for high/moderate-risk; within 7 days for low-risk).
- Calculate nutritional requirements, including caloric, fluid, and protein needs, using standardized formulas.
- Recommend and initiate diet modifications, enteral formulas, and nutrition supplements in collaboration with physicians or NPs.
- Monitor and evaluate patients’ nutrition status through meal rounds, calorie counts, and ongoing reassessments.
- Coordinate outpatient and home-care nutrition support services, ensuring timely supplement delivery and proper documentation.
- Refer patients to specialty services such as GI Nutrition, Social Services, Speech Therapy, or Integrative Medicine when indicated.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with hospital nutrition care standards.
Required Experience:
- 2–4 years of professional experience as a Clinical Dietitian or in medical nutrition therapy.
- Proficient in English communication, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice-to-Have Experience:
- Experience providing oncology nutrition care or working in a hospital/acute care setting.
Required Skills:
- Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education and family counseling
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with critical care (ICU/PICU) nutrition
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for complex diagnoses
Additional Skills:
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Decision-making and prioritization in fast-paced environments
- Building patient trust and relationships
Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
Certifications & Licensure:
- Required: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Required (NY only): Certified Dietitian Nutritionist within 12 months of hire
- Preferred: None specified
About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include major healthcare, life sciences, and research organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 25-27478 #gttjobs
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