The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Advanced Practice Dietitian within the Nutrition and Food Service at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. The incumbent oversees the medical nutrition therapy of the most complex and/or high-risk patients and works closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure that Veterans' nutritional needs are being met, including when an alternative form of nutrition management is necessary.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Provides consultant services regarding nutrition support, nutritional products, polices, procedures, research and on complex Veteran care problems to VHA staff including physicians, interns, residents, dietitians, pharmacist, nurses, discharger planners, and others within. Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment using the Nutrition Care Process Model (NCPM) including nutrition focused physical exam (NFPE).
Coordinates the education of medical staff, students, Veterans and families on the medical nutrition therapy inpatient and outpatient plan. Serves as an education resource, instructing physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, interns and residents with VALBHCS on the current research and practice regarding nutrition support issues.
Instruction may involve specialty aspects of nutrition such as critical care, drug/nutrient interactions of short bowel rehabilitation, inborn errors of metabolism, meal management or nutrition management of Veterans. Maintains productivity standards and practices, effective time management, and prioritizing of tasks. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling, coding and billing.
Supports Performance Improvement activities by participating in the development of nutritional care indicators, evaluation criteria, collecting continuous quality improvement data, monitoring outcomes and initiating corrective actions. Serves as the nutrition expert on interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals.
Advises interdisciplinary health care team of nutritional recommendations, goals, and efficacy of nutrition therapy. Discusses pertinent findings and interprets nutritional information which will assist the team in developing comprehensive patient treatment plans. Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Develops and implements an individualized plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and staff development programs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. 8:00am-4:30pm, including weekend and holiday rotation, per agency needs. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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Ross.Rucks@va.gov · 562-540-4595
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $111636 – $145130/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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