Clinical Dietitian (Home-Based Primary Care)

Quick Facts

Mobile Home-Based Primary Care Clinical Dietitian role with visits to Veterans’ homes in rural areas; telework is not available.

Description

Coordinate and deliver clinical nutrition care for assigned Veterans, including nutrition assessments, nutrition diagnosis, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Develop, implement, and monitor patient-centered interventions, document using the ADIME format, and provide tailored nutrition education. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support service-level performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to establish nutrition diagnoses and malnutrition risk/degree
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify MNT to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Document nutrition care in the medical record using the ADIME format
• Calculate nutrient requirements, diet restrictions, and food/drug interactions
• Identify patients needing nutritional support and recommend appropriate modes of support to the care team
• Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings
• Complete care plans/Minimum Data Set (MDS) within established time frames
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education/counseling tailored to Veterans
• Maintain accurate records of daily clinical activities and complete encounters using approved systems
• Manage clinic schedules (“clinic grids”) to maximize access to nutrition services and ensure virtual and face-to-face modalities are available
• Support strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals
• Participate in service-level performance improvement (measures, data collection/evaluation, corrective actions)
• Comply with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agency standards
• Perform other duties as assigned within grade and assignment

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete VA online onboarding and pre-employment requirements
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Requirement to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period (continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest)
• RDN or RD credential registered with CDR (or meet GS-07/GS-09 non-credentialed temporary appointment exception)
• Current, valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license for Home-Based Primary Care travel

Benefits

Federal government positions include a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent) and the specific benefits offered by the hiring agency.