Dietitian (Clinical)
About The Position
This full-performance-level position is located at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center in Montgomery, in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Service. The dietitian serves as a medical nutrition expert, providing approximately 80% of support to Veterans in the MOVE! Program and 20% to the mental health unit. The role includes collaborating with Food Operations to improve Veterans’ dining experiences and patient satisfaction. The position uses the Nutritional Care Process to assess nutrition needs, develop and deliver medical nutrition therapy, and monitor outcomes. The dietitian documents care in patients’ medical records, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, provides tailored nutrition education and counseling, and uses virtual-care technology to improve access. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and may change according to service needs. Telework is unavailable, and this is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Meet the basic qualification requirements and the requirements for the specific assignment.
- Serve a one- or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Meet applicable onboarding, identification, and background/security investigation requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching large-group nutrition classes.
- Experience conducting cooking demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and determine malnutrition risk or degree.
- Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy (MNT), evaluate and monitor its effectiveness and outcomes, and modify plans as needed.
- Calculate nutrient requirements and determine dietary restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring diet prescriptions to individual patients.
- Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format and maintain accurate records independently.
- Identify patients needing nutritional support, recommend an appropriate mode of support, and communicate with the health care team.
- Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assess educational needs and provide tailored nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.
- Use virtual-care technology to improve access to care.
- Maintain productivity standards and accurately record daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems.
- Collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance Veterans’ dining experiences and patient satisfaction.
- Perform other related duties appropriate to the grade and assignment, as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
- Annual leave accrual may be credited for qualifying prior federal employment or military service, subject to request and approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
