Inpatient Dietitian
Syracuse, NY
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Position: Dietitian
Location: Syracuse, NY
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Weekend coverage required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of inpatient and/or critical care experience

• CNSC certification preferred

Job Summary:
The Inpatient Dietitian provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition assessments for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, with documentation completed in the medical record.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess nutritional status using screening tools, including the Malnutrition Screening Tool

• Diagnose malnutrition and develop nutrition interventions

• Monitor patient outcomes to improve nutrition status, reduce medical costs, and decrease length of stay

• Implement and modify diet and nutrition-related orders using physician- or facility-driven protocols, including:

  • Diet and texture modifications

  • Oral nutrition supplements and dietary supplements

  • Nutrition-related labs, medications, and education/counseling

• Manage nutrition support therapies, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, such as:

  • Formula selection and rate adjustments

  • Addition of medications, vitamins, and minerals

  • Supplemental water for enteral nutrition

• Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Attend departmental meetings, staff development activities, patient care rounds, and professional programs