Clinical Dietitian: Evidence-Based Patient Nutrition

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Dietitian (Clinical) to apply evidenced-based nutrition guidelines autonomously for Veterans with complex needs. They coordinate care with Veterans, caregivers, and health-care teams to optimize nutrition interventions.

Positions cover GS-7 to GS-11 levels, with requirements including RG standards and potential grandfathering provisions for non-credentialed dietitians. Strong knowledge of NCP and regression toward best outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as an RDN or RD.
• Non-credentialed dietitians may be appointed GS-07 or GS-09 for up to one year under specific conditions.
• Master's degree required for GS-09; transcripts are required.
• ACEND accreditation and supervised practice requirements apply for eligibility.

Skills

NCP delivery

Evidence-based practice

Stakeholder collaboration

Performance data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited)

Master's degree (regionally accredited)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Dietitian (Clinical) to apply evidenced-based nutrition guidelines autonomously for Veterans with complex needs. They coordinate care with Veterans, caregivers, and health-care teams to optimize nutrition interventions.

Positions cover GS-7 to GS-11 levels, with requirements including RG standards and potential grandfathering provisions for non-credentialed dietitians. Strong knowledge of NCP and regression toward best outcomes is essential.