Dietitian (Clinical)

About the position

The position is for a Dietitian (Clinical) in Nutrition & Food Services at the Durham VA Medical Center. The role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing and implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and documenting MNT in medical records. The Dietitian will work independently, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and provide nutrition education tailored to Veterans. The work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP).
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address nutrition diagnoses.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and tailors diet prescriptions to individual patients.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.
• Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends appropriate modes of support.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assesses educational needs and provides tailored nutrition education/counseling.
• Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintains productivity standards and accurate record keeping of clinical activities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Participation in seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programs is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in inpatient/long-term care settings.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.