Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition care as part of the Nutrition and Food Service.

Duties include assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the NCP. Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements, ability to work with stakeholders, and to apply evidence-based nutrition practices are required or strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• RDN or RD credential required; non-credentialed candidates may be eligible for a temporary appointment at GS-07/09.
• ACEND standards apply for foreign education; evaluation may be required for eligibility.
• Experience or education requirements align with GS-07/11 level progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the NCP: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Collect data for performance improvement activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

NCP delivery

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient-centered goals

Data for performance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Virtual nutrition care

Education

RDN or RD credential

Master's degree (GS-09/11)

Job description

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition care as part of the Nutrition and Food Service.

Duties include assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the NCP. Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements, ability to work with stakeholders, and to apply evidence-based nutrition practices are required or strongly preferred.