Dietitian - Clinical - Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Casper, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care to Veterans in Home Based Primary Care. The position conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and monitors outcomes and revises interventions as needed. The dietitian documents care in the medical record using the ADIME format and maintains accurate records of clinical activities and patient encounters.

The role includes identifying patients who need nutritional support, recommending appropriate support, providing individualized nutrition education and counseling, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. The dietitian uses virtual care technology to improve access, supports quality and safety improvements, contributes to new initiatives and performance-improvement activities, and collaborates with Food Operations and department leadership to improve Veterans’ dining experience and patient satisfaction.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with compressed or flexible scheduling available. Telework and virtual work are not available. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval; awards may be up to $200,000 for one to five years. The full performance level is GS-11, with selection possible at GS-7 through GS-11. This is a permanent, excepted-service position; relocation assistance is not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, except for eligible GS-7 and GS-9 temporary appointments under the stated non-credentialed exception.
• A valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license; Home Based Primary Care dietitians must have a current, valid, unrestricted license to operate a government-owned vehicle.
• For GS-09: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-07, or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• For GS-11: at least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to GS-09.
• Demonstrated knowledge or skill, as applicable to grade, in the Nutritional Care Process, evidence-based nutrition practice, patient-centered goal development, research interpretation, performance-improvement data collection or analysis, stakeholder collaboration, virtual nutrition-care technology, and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to practice independently while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must complete the application process and online assessment; selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation, required onboarding, and drug testing where applicable.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
• Must complete a one- or two-year trial period if appointed.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations, and determine nutrition diagnoses and malnutrition risk or degree.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions, modifying plans as needed to support positive patient outcomes.
• Calculate nutrient requirements, diet restrictions, and food and drug interactions, and tailor diet prescriptions to individual patients.
• Document Medical Nutrition Therapy in the medical record using the ADIME format and maintain accurate records of clinical activities and patient encounters in approved systems.
• Identify patients who need nutritional support, recommend an appropriate mode of support, and communicate recommendations to the health care team.
• Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assess educational needs and provide individualized nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Use virtual care technology to improve access to nutrition care.
• Maintain productivity standards and ensure completion of patient encounters using approved systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safe, high-quality Veteran care and lead activities implementing new initiatives.
• Use data to develop measures, evaluate performance, and initiate corrective actions.
• Comply with Joint Commission and other accrediting agency requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to improve Veterans’ dining experience and patient satisfaction, serving as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operations.
• Perform other related duties appropriate to the grade and assignment.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 for one to five years.
• Compressed or flexible scheduling may be available.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Prior work or military service may be considered for annual leave accrual credit, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level