Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm PST (virtual not authorized)

• Focus: Medical nutrition expert providing evidence-based nutrition care and education

Description

Serve as the medical nutrition expert within the Clinical Section, applying evidence-based nutrition guidelines to patients—including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and document care in the medical record using the ADIME format. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide tailored nutrition education, and use virtual care technology to improve access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations

• Establish nutrition diagnosis and assess risk and/or degree of malnutrition

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) interventions

• Calculate nutrient requirements and diet restrictions; consider food and drug interactions when tailoring diet prescriptions

• Document nutrition care in the medical record using ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation)

• Recommend appropriate mode of nutritional support and communicate with the health care team

• Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings

• Provide individualized and group nutrition education/counseling tailored to the Veteran(s)

• Maintain accurate record keeping and complete patient encounters using approved systems

• Use data for performance improvement and initiate corrective actions

• Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting/agency standards to ensure safe, quality care

• Collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to improve Veterans’ dining experience and patient satisfaction

• Lead activities for implementation of new initiatives

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment steps (including I-9 documentation)

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required

• Registration/credential requirement: hold the RDN credential from CDR (or meet the eligible temporary non-credentialed Dietitian pathway requirements)

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Complete the required 1- or 2-year trial period and obtain written certification that continued employment advances the public interest

Benefits

A federal government career includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time/part-time/intermittent).