Dietitian / Nutrition Specialist - DNS 26-00097

NavitsPartners • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Inpatient Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy across a diverse patient population. This role supports infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an inpatient and critical care setting.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• Minimum 2+ years of inpatient and/or critical care experience
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition assessment and nutrition support therapies
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• CNSC certification
• Experience in acute-care hospital settings
• Familiarity with nutrition-related protocols and performance improvement programs

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring using the Malnutrition Screening Tool
• Document nutrition assessments and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to improve nutritional status, reduce complications, and decrease length of stay
• Implement and modify diet orders, supplements, texture modifications, and nutrition-related labs per physician-driven protocols
• Manage nutrition support therapies, including enteral and parenteral nutrition (formula selection, rate adjustments, additives, and hydration needs)
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and collaborate with physicians and care teams
• Contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Attend departmental meetings, staff development sessions, and professional education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed