Dietitian (Clinical) - Medical Nutrition Expert

5 days ago

Hampton, Virginia, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

Employees in this assignment serve as medical nutrition experts within the Clinical Section of the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. They are responsible for applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
  • Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
  • Modify the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.
  • Document MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.
  • Function independently and accurately when record keeping.
  • Identify patients in need of nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support and communicate appropriately with the health care team.
  • Actively participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Assess educational needs and provide nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).
  • Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.
  • Maintain productivity standards.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans.
  • Lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives.
  • Use data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions.
  • Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
  • Collaborate 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.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • May be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
  • Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential.

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