Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration • Charleston, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian (Clinical) provides Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Services, serving as a medical nutrition expert. The role applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines autonomously for patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians coordinate Veterans’ nutritional care with other health care providers, Veterans, caregivers, and community partners. They use virtual care technology to improve access to care and collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to enhance the dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ad-hoc telework may be approved under Agency policy; this is not a virtual position. The position is GS-11, full performance level, and is in the Excepted Service.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• At least one year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the GS-09 grade level.
• Skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Skill in interpreting research and applying evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to comply with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Compliance with selective service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation and online onboarding.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, which may include standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; personal protective equipment and annual TB screening or testing may be required.
• ACEND-accredited education programs are referenced; no specific degree requirement is stated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), 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 intervention effectiveness and outcomes, and modify plans as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring diet prescriptions to individual patients.
• Document MNT in medical records using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format and maintain accurate records independently.
• Identify patients needing nutritional support, recommend appropriate support modes, and communicate recommendations to 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, accurately record daily clinical activities, and complete patient encounters using approved systems.
• Support continuous improvement of safe, quality Veteran care and lead implementation activities for new initiatives.
• Use data to develop measures, evaluate data, and initiate corrective actions.
• Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to support safe, quality patient care.
• Collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to enhance the Veterans’ dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and liaise between clinical units and Food Operations.
• Perform other duties pertaining to the occupation as assigned to meet Agency, Department, Facility, or Service needs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed