Clinical Dietitian: Expert Nutrition Care & Education

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Garland (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified Dietitians to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy. You will use the Nutritional Care Process, collaborate with healthcare teams, and apply virtual care tools to improve Veteran nutrition outcomes.

Positions require ACEND-accredited education, eligibility for RD/RDN credentials, and the ability to advance with experience through GS-07/09/11 levels as outlined by VA standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or higher from ACEND-accredited program.
Eligibility and/or credentialing for CDR registered dietitian (RDN/RD).
Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and clinical nutrition.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using NCP to establish diagnoses and malnutrition risk.
Develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy plans and outcomes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and utilize virtual care tech for nutrition care.
Document client encounters and maintain accurate records per guidelines.
Support performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with accrediting standards.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

NCP knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited program

Job description

Positions require ACEND-accredited education, eligibility for RD/RDN credentials, and the ability to advance with experience through GS-07/09/11 levels as outlined by VA standards.

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