Dietitian (Clinical)

Basic Requirements

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) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

Grade Determinations

All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment.

Preferred Experience

Experience teaching large group classes in nutrition; experience conducting cooking demonstrations. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction. Duties include: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (N CP), 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 M N T interventions. Modifies the pl an as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary d i et restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the d i et prescription to each individual patient.

Documents M N T i n the medical record using the assessment, Diagnosis, intervention, Mon i tori ng, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Functions independently and accurately when recordkeeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively parti ci pates i n formal and i n formal interdisciplinary team meetings.

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counsel i n g 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. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Work schedule subject to change due to the needs of the service. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized