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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $96K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) nutrition services. The role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing and implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 drug 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 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

Qualification

Registered Dietitian NutritionistMedical Nutrition TherapyNutritional Care ProcessEvidence-based nutrition practicesVirtual technology for nutrition careCollaboration with stakeholdersPatient-centered goalsData collection for performance improvement

Required

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

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

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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

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

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)

English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)

Earned a bachelor's or higher degree (transcripts required) from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent

Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN