The Durham VA is recruiting for one (1) Dietitian (Clinical) in Durham, NC. The Dietitian (Clinical) is the medical nutrition expert responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.This position will contribute to multiple areas of the department including, but not limited to, outpatient nutrition services.
The duties of the Dietitian (Clinical) in Nutrition & Food Services include but not limited to: They perform increasingly complex tasks under general supervision. Clinical Dietitians conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. . They maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems.
Clinical Dietitians comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care. They collect data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives.
Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.
Functions independently and accurately when record keeping. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the Department Compressed/Flexible: Based on the needs of the Department and Supervisor's approval Telework: Ad-Hoc, Available, Per the guidance of the Telework Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Available
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. Education. Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. Transcripts required 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $64453 – $101383/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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