Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration • Muskogee County, OK

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is hiring two Clinical Dietitians, one in Muskogee and one in Tulsa. Working in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Services, the dietitian applies evidence-based nutrition practices, coordinates Veteran care with health care providers, caregivers, and community partners, develops patient-centered goals, interprets research, and collaborates to improve dining experiences, patient satisfaction, and outcomes.

The role delivers Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to Veterans and contributes to interdisciplinary care, quality improvement, patient safety, and service-level planning. The position uses virtual care technology as well as face-to-face services. The schedule is Monday through Friday with various tours, including 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling is available; telework is situational and ad hoc under agency policy. This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

• Hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Have at least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to GS-9 for the GS-11 assignment.
• Demonstrate skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate skill in interpreting research and applying evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• Demonstrate skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
• Demonstrate skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to comply with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.
• Be a U.S. citizen, subject to the stated exception for appointments when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited under applicable law.
• Be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Meet applicable selective service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, and application requirements.
• Meet applicable VA physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and determine the risk and degree of malnutrition.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions, modifying nutrition care plans as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and determine individualized diet prescriptions, restrictions, and potential food-drug interactions.
• Identify patients requiring nutrition support, recommend the appropriate mode of support, and communicate recommendations to the health care team.
• Document nutrition care in the medical record using the ADIME format; complete care plans, Minimum Data Set documentation, and patient encounters within established time frames.
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling based on Veterans’ educational needs and goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with clinical units, department leadership, and the Food Operations Section to support quality care, patient satisfaction, and an enhanced dining experience.
• Use virtual care technology and manage clinic grids to maximize access to nutrition services through virtual and face-to-face modalities.
• Maintain productivity standards, accurate daily clinical activity records, and independent, timely documentation using approved systems.
• Participate in service-level strategic planning and implement new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals.
• Support continuous performance improvement and quality and safety activities, including developing measures, collecting and evaluating data, and initiating corrective actions.
• Comply with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agency requirements to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are appropriate to the grade and assignment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Selected applicants may qualify to receive credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

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