Inpatient Dietitian Clinical Nutrition Specialist IDCNS 25-27913
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Job Location:
North Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ob Title: Inpatient Dietitian / Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Location: Syracuse NY
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift 8:00 AM 4:30 PM MondayFriday with Weekend Coverage
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a diverse patient population including infants pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments developing individualized care plans and supporting interdisciplinary care teams to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and document patients nutritional status using validated screening tools such as the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST).
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
Provide nutrition support therapy management including enteral and parenteral nutrition oversight.
Implement evidence-based nutrition interventions to improve patient health outcomes and reduce complications.
Utilize facility protocols to manage diet orders supplements and nutrition-related lab tests.
Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and interdisciplinary rounds.
Provide patient and family nutrition education as part of the care continuum.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient or critical care experience.
CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) certification preferred.
Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy malnutrition diagnosis and clinical documentation.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a hospital or acute care setting.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
Schedule & Shift Details
Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Days)
Schedule: MondayFriday with weekend coverage as needed
Hours per Week: 42.5
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
