The New Mexico VA Healthcare System seeks a Clinical Dietitian in Nutrition & Food Services to serve as a medical nutrition expert for outpatient clinical nutrition and MOVE! Weight Management Program services, responsible for independently planning, developing and directing nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) to assess malnutrition risk and severity Collaborates with foodservice staff to ensure diet accuracy Provides individualized and group nutrition education and counseling Plan and deliver educational materials, group class lesson plans, and multi- component education program topics such as weight management anddiabetes. .Utilizes Whole Health and Motivational Interviewing when counseling individuals and interacting with healthcare team members Uses virtual tools like VA Video Connect (VVC) and Secure Messaging (SM) to enhance access Assists in planning and educating patients on home nutrition support Maintains accurate documentation of clinical activities and patient encounters via Event Capture System (ECS) Participates in peer reviews Engages in community outreach as needed Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.
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Cesar.RuizJimenez@va.gov 562-826-8000 X16245
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