Dietitian (Clinical)

Dietitian (Clinical)

The duties of the Dietitian (Clinical) in Nutrition & Food Services include but not limited to:

• They perform increasingly complex tasks under general supervision.
• Clinical Dietitians conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP.
• Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• They maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems.
• Clinical Dietitians comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
• They collect data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives.
• Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section
• 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.
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the Department

Compressed/Flexible: Based on the needs of the Department and Supervisor's approval

Telework: Ad-Hoc, Available, Per the guidance of the Telework Policy

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Available