Clinical Dietitian (Home-Based Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)
• Service: Geriatrics and Extended Care Service
• Schedule: Tuesday 8:00am–4:30pm, Wednesday 8:00am–4:30pm, Thursday 8:00am–12:00pm
• Telework: Ad-hoc (not a virtual position)

Description

You will serve as the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing, and directing nutritional care activities for assigned HBPC clients—especially those with complex medical and nutritional needs. You will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), and continuously evaluate outcomes to adjust care. You will also provide nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers and coordinate follow-up referrals as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk
• Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans using NCP
• Obtain and interpret medical information to assess nutritional status and risk
• Calculate nutritional requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, fluid) and determine diet restrictions and food/drug interactions
• Develop specialized nutrition support plans, including enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Use assessment methods that consider age-specific, religious, and ethnic needs
• Order labs, diets, and consults per scope of practice/clinical privileges
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions using measurable outcomes
• Assess caregiver ability to prepare recommended meals
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients, families, and caregivers (budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing/preparation, storage, sanitation) based on patient circumstances
• Provide follow-up and refer to outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate
• Assist in education of dietetic students and interns (plan learning experiences, teach, evaluate)
• Participate on station committees as assigned; assist with patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols
• Participate in orientation and training of new dietitians; complete assigned special projects

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position details.