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Job Description
Registered Dietitian Location:
Syracuse, NY Duration:
13
Weeks Shift:
Days (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Requirements:
Active Registered Dietitian credentials as required by state and facility regulations Minimum 2 years of inpatient clinical dietitian experience preferred Experience in Critical Care settings preferred Pediatric nutrition experience preferred CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) certification preferred Strong assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills
Responsibilities:
Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and comprehensive nutrition assessments for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Evaluate nutritional status through screening tools, malnutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and ongoing monitoring. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans to improve patient outcomes and support recovery. Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record. Implement and modify nutrition-related interventions in accordance with facility protocols and provider-directed plans of care. Manage nutrition support therapies, including enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations and monitoring. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric inpatient nutrition experience Critical Care nutrition experience CNSC Certification Strong knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition support Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .