Clinical Dietitian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD), unless qualifying under the stated grandfathering provision applicable to eligible current VHA employees.
• At least one year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the GS-09 level.
• Demonstrated skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting research and applying evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing data for performance-improvement studies.
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to comply with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding, provide acceptable identification, and pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as stated in the posting.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must complete the application requirements listed in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest to remain employed after the trial period.
• Education used to qualify must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency and transcript documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and determine malnutrition risk or degree.
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy to address nutrition diagnoses; evaluate and monitor intervention effectiveness and outcomes; and modify plans as needed.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and appropriate diet restrictions, taking food and drug interactions into account and tailoring prescriptions to individual patients.
• Document Medical Nutrition Therapy in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format, maintaining accurate and independent records.
• 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 tailored nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Use virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintain productivity standards and efficiently complete patient encounters using approved systems.
• Collect and analyze data related to NFS performance-improvement activities and lead implementation of new initiatives.
• Ensure work complies with The Joint Commission and other accrediting, regulatory, and agency standards, supporting safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including food service staff and leadership, to enhance the Veteran dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are appropriate for the grade and assignment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.