Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian (Bilingual Russian)
4 days ago
Queens
Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian (Bilingual Russian) - Queens, NY (#3453) • Location: Queens, NY, • Employment Type: Part-time, • Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour Position Overview: 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. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $35 to $55 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications., • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable, depending on eligibility., • Work Schedule: This is a part-time position with flexible hours and days., • Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment., • Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through personalized nutritional guidance and chronic disease management. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution., • Licensure: Must have a New York State license as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)., • Experience: Open to new graduates., • Language: Must be bilingual in Russian., • Technical Skills: 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.)., • Soft Skills: 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. Key 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. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives