Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Syracuse, NY - SC26-06970

NavitasPartners•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Inpatient Clinical Dietitian for an exciting Travel or Local job in Syracuse, NY. This role involves performing comprehensive nutrition screenings and assessments, identifying and monitoring malnutrition, developing and implementing individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans, and documenting nutrition interventions. The dietitian will also manage enteral and parenteral nutrition support, provide nutrition education, and participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary rounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
State licensure/certification where applicable.
Minimum 1–2 years of clinical inpatient experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) credential.
2+ years of experience in inpatient clinical care or critical care settings.
Experience working with pediatric and neonatal/infant populations.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutrition screenings and assessments using the Malnutrition Screening Tool.
Identify, diagnose, and monitor malnutrition across diverse patient populations.
Develop and implement individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans.
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes within the electronic medical record.
Utilize physician and practitioner-driven protocols to initiate or modify dietary orders.
Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition support therapies, including formula selection and rate adjustments.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in facility-wide and departmental Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds and departmental meetings.
Support staff development initiatives and contribute to improved clinical outcomes.