This position is located in the Clinical Section of NFS at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. Employees in this assignment provide both inpatient and outpatient coverage, serving as the medical nutrition expert.
They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients and coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.
The dietitian will be responsible for providing coverage for inpatients in the Critical Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Long-Term Care, and Behavioral Health units, as well as for outpatients and the MOVE! Weight Loss Program. This facility has fully integrated the federal electronic health record system, Oracle Cerner.
Duties Include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age-specific needs as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns 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.
Orders labs, diets, supplements, and consults per scope of Practice/Policy Order Authorization Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.
Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to client's level of understanding, which frequently involves simplifying complex dietary restrictions Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. Assists in the education of dietetic students and interns.
Plans learning experiences, teaches, and evaluates performance May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment Work Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, varies with rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not eligible. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99529S, PD99530S, and PD99531A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Amy.Hemstreet@va.gov · 612-467-4029
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56409 – $108533/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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