Clinical Dietitian-Reg-PD

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Your clinical expertise and compassionate communication help create a safe, supportive, and healing environment for patients and their families. This role involves completing nutrition assessments, developing care plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. You will also be responsible for patient and family education, accurate documentation, and serving as a nutrition resource for hospital staff.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required
Completion of an accredited dietetic internship
Must obtain CDN within 1 year of hire date
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient-education skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience in a clinical or acute-care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Complete nutrition assessments and develop evidence-based care plans for patients with diverse medical conditions.
Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other allied health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Provide patient and family education on diet therapies, lifestyle changes, and nutrition-related conditions.
Document assessments, recommendations, and progress thoroughly and accurately in the medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making.
Serve as a nutrition resource for hospital staff and support quality-improvement initiatives.