Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian

• Work schedule: Varied tours, rotating weekends and holidays

• Telework: Ad-Hoc

• Virtual: Not a virtual position

Description

The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care by conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans, and monitoring outcomes for Veterans. The role requires accurate documentation in the medical record using the ADIME format and ongoing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The position also supports continuous improvement of safe and quality care and may lead initiatives using data and performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and malnutrition risk/degree.

• Develop, implement, and modify Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis and evaluate/monitor effectiveness and outcomes.

• Calculate nutrient requirements and tailor diet restrictions and diet prescriptions, including food and drug interaction considerations.

• Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.

• Recommend appropriate nutrition support mode and communicate with the healthcare team.

• Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Provide nutrition education and counseling for individuals and groups, tailored to Veterans.

• Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.

• Maintain productivity standards and accurate daily record keeping of clinical activities and patient encounters in approved systems.

• Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care for Veterans; lead implementation of new initiatives.

• Use data to develop measures, evaluate data, and initiate corrective actions.

• Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting standards.

• Collaborate with Food Operations to enhance Veterans’ dining experience and serve as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operations.

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the position type.