Dietitian Nutrition Specialist DNS 26-00097
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Dietitian / Nutrition Specialist
Location: Syracuse NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Hours: 42.5 hours/week
Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled
Position Overview
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.
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
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
CNSC certification
Experience in acute-care hospital settings
Familiarity with nutrition-related protocols and performance improvement programs
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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
