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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Dietitian (Clinical) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Victoria, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments, developing medical nutrition therapy, coordinating care with healthcare teams, and educating patients to improve their health outcomes.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams for complex cases

Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to improve patient outcomes

Leads implementation of new initiatives, using data to develop measures and corrective actions

Coordinates nutritional care with healthcare teams, veterans, caregivers, and community partners

Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agency standards

Provides tailored nutrition education to individuals and groups, using virtual care technologies

Collaborates with Food Operations to enhance dining experiences and patient satisfaction

Maintains accurate documentation in the ADIME format and completes patient encounters in approved systems

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensures continuous improvement in care

Maintains productivity standards and performs additional duties as assigned

Conducts nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams to diagnose malnutrition risks

Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts MNT for patient-specific needs

Coordinates with healthcare teams to identify and recommend nutritional support strategies

Documents MNT using the ADIME format and maintains accurate clinical records

Provides tailored nutrition education to individuals and groups

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care

Collaborates with Food Operations to enhance the Veterans' dining experience

Maintains productivity standards and completes patient encounters using approved systems

Conducts nutrition assessments for lower acuity patients using the Nutritional Care Process

Develops, implements, and monitors MNT, modifying plans as necessary for patient outcomes

Calculates nutrient requirements and addresses diet restrictions or food-drug interactions

Identifies patients needing nutritional support and communicates with healthcare teams

Documents care using the ADIME format and completes required care plans within set timeframes

Provides basic nutrition education and counseling tailored to the Veterans

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintains productivity standards

Collaborates with Food Operations to support patient dining satisfaction

Qualification

Registered Dietitian NutritionistMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care ProcessVirtual care technologyEvidence-based nutrition practicesPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationData analysis

Required

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)

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest