Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community. Clinical Dietitians continue to learn to interpret research, apply whole health principles, and develop patient-centered goals. They collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Core Clinical Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations.
Identify nutrition diagnoses and determine malnutrition risk and severity. Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans. Calculate individualized nutrient requirements, diet modifications, and potential food-drug interactions. Document care using the ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation) format. Identify patients requiring nutrition support and make appropriate recommendations.
Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling. Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to nutrition services. Patient Care & Collaboration Participate actively in interdisciplinary healthcare team meetings. Communicate nutrition recommendations effectively with providers and care teams. Collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to enhance the Veteran dining experience and patient satisfaction.
Serve as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operations. Quality, Compliance & Leadership Maintain accurate records of clinical activities and patient encounters. Support continuous improvement in the safety and quality of Veteran care. Lead and assist with implementation of new programs and initiatives. Use data to measure outcomes, evaluate performance, and initiate corrective actions. Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agency standards.
Maintain established productivity standards.
Key Competencies Demonstrated Clinical Nutrition Assessment Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Malnutrition Identification and Management Nutrition Support (Enteral/Parenteral) Patient Education and Counseling Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Quality Improvement and Performance Measurement Data Analysis and Outcome Evaluation Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance Clinical Documentation (ADIME) Virtual Healthcare Delivery Leadership and Program Implementation Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99530S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $54857 – $87235/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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