Dietitian (Clinical)

Found in: beBee jobs US - 1 week ago

Stockton, California, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) serve as the medical nutrition expert. They

are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for "Home Base" patients. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.

Duties

This position is considered to be a Home visiting Dietitian and will require travel to be 75% of the time in a home setting.

Travel is throughout the Southern Tier territory and surrounding areas which includes Stockton, Modesto, and Sonora. This includes remote and rural areas. Government vehicles available for travel.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including
nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk

and/or degree of malnutrition.

  • Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis,
evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as

needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

  • Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and dru interactions
tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.

  • Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring,
Evaluation (ADIME) format.

  • Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.
  • Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support
and communicates appropriately with the health care team.

  • Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and
groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

  • Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.
  • Maintains productivity standards.
  • Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters
using approved systems.

  • Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans.
  • Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Uses data in the development of
measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions.

  • Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure
safe and quality patient care.

  • Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans'
dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and

the Food Operations Section.

  • May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and
assignment.

Work Schedule:
M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
PD01336F

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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