Clinical Dietitian: Evidence-Based Care for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 103,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Dietitian (Clinical) position is withing the Clinical Section of N&FS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex needs, and collaborate with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, NCP-based care planning, MNT development, and ADIME documentation, with emphasis on continuous quality improvement for Veterans’ nutrition

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
ACEND accredited programs are available on the ACEND directory/website.
Dietitian (Clinical) requires evidence-based nutrition practice and proper credentialing for Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

Perform nutrition assessments using NCP and nutrition-focused exams to diagnose malnutrition risk.
Develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plan and adjust to patient outcomes.
Calculate nutrient requirements and tailor diet prescriptions to individual patients.
Document MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
Coordinate care with healthcare team and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.