Dietitian (Clinical)

Job Title

Nutritionist Duties

Conduct 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.

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.

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: To be determined by supervisor

Telework: Available, Ad-Hoc only

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99529S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized