Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian (Bilingual Russian)
About The Position
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian (Bilingual Russian) to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Queens, New York. This role focuses on providing evidence-based nutritional counseling and education to patients in a collaborative healthcare setting. This is a part-time position with flexible hours and days. Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment. Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through personalized nutritional guidance and chronic disease management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Must have a New York State license as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
- Must be bilingual in Russian.
- Proficient in conducting nutritional assessments, developing meal plans, utilizing electronic health records, and providing medical nutrition therapy for various conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, GI disorders, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
Nice To Haves
- Open to new graduates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients, including dietary history, lifestyle factors, medical history, and anthropometric measurements.
- Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans based on patient diagnoses, goals, and cultural preferences.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and eating disorders.
- Educate patients and families on healthy eating habits, portion control, label reading, meal planning, and grocery shopping strategies.
- Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits, adjust nutrition plans as needed, and document outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other specialists within the multi-specialty practice to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
- Stay current with evidence-based nutrition research, dietary guidelines, and best practices through continuing education.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide group nutrition classes or workshops as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive and negotiable, depending on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
