Dietitian (Clinical)

Dietitian (Clinical)

Duties for the dietitian (clinical) are as follows but not limited:

• Assesses physical, psychosocial and environmental factors in the veteran's home which impact upon adequate nutrition intake and develops plans with the veteran and caregiver to facilitate provision of adequate nutrition intake.
• When assessing or providing veteran care the dietitian considers the age of the veteran as it relates to ability to understand directions, provide objective self assessment or any other medical milieu appropriate to overall treatment plan.
• Assists the veteran and/or caregiver with menu planning, label reading and food selection.
• Demonstrates food preparation techniques in the home, emphasizing conservation of nutrients, aesthetic appeal and palatability.
• Assesses the veteran's nutrition status and the need for oral nutrition supplements and total enteral nutrition therapy products and writes the prescriptions for same.
• Develops, organizes and implements nutrition education programs for veterans and/or significant others including individual instruction, group classes as feasible and health promotion activities. Reviews, updates and develops veteran education materials to maximize veteran knowledge and adherence to diet.
• Provides and participates in educational programs such as medical conferences, seminars, and workshops. She/he provides support, expertise and serves as consultant to other dietitians, diabetic students, and health team members regarding all aspects of nutrition care for the HBPC veterans.
• Utilize dietic computer programs to communicate veteran care needs and administrative information effectively, and to assess pertinent information.
• The HBPC nutrition specialist dietitian is independently responsible for managing the dietary treatment of veterans in the HBPC program. This includes making significant and positive clinical decisions, without assistance, based on sound judgment, knowledge and experience.
• Coordinates all nutrition activities with other health professionals, including other members of the HBPC team, food service workers and supervisors, and with veterans and their families/caregivers. Advises supervisor and the HBPC program director of progress and of controversial situations with potential far-reaching implications. Independently resolves most conflicts that arise.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional statement #: PD70259F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent change of station (PCS): Not authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs