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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Dietitian

Temple, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Central Texas Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to serve as a medical nutrition expert. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments, developing Medical Nutrition Therapy plans, and coordinating nutritional care for Veterans.

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 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

Qualification

Registered Dietitian NutritionistNutritional Care ProcessMedical Nutrition TherapyEvidence-based nutrition practicesPatient-centered goalsData analysis for performance improvementCollaboration with stakeholdersNutrition educationEnglish proficiency

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

You may be required to serve a trial 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)

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Registration. 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)

Earned a bachelor's or higher degree 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

To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards

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

At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9)

Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation)

Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes

Skill in developing patient-centered goals

Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies

Skill in collaborating with stakeholders

Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities

Preferred

Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

Experience utilizing the Nutrition Care Process to develop individualized nutrition plans of care for patients with multiple comorbidities

Experience with teaching of outpatient classes and hands-on cooking demonstrations

Experience using CPRS, VISTA, and Computrition, 6+ months preferable

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.