Dietitian (Clinical)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service provider in England is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to serve as a nutrition expert. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, implementing medical nutrition therapy, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutrition for Veterans. This full-time position requires a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification and entails a Monday through Friday work schedule. The role is not eligible for telework or relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using nutritional care processes.
• Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy to address nutritional needs.
• Document nutrition interventions in the medical record.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and recommend support.
• Evaluate and monitor diet plans based on patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with health care teams for improved patient care.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Nutritional support recommendations

Nutrition education/counseling

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification

Job description

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) position within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert at the Hampton VA Medical Center. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidence‑based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients. Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.

Duties

The duties of this position are described at the full performance level. If you are selected at a lower grade these duties will be performed under the supervision of a full performance dietitian.

• 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, and 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 in record keeping.
• Identify patients in need of nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support, communicating 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 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, using 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement

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Relocation / Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized