Clinical Dietitian for Veterans—MNT & Telehealth

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension

Federal 401K with up to 5%

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Reno, NV is hiring a Dietitian (Clinical).

You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), establish a nutrition diagnosis, and develop Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address identified needs. Responsibilities include ADIME documentation, nutrition prescription tailoring, team collaboration, and providing Veteran education.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP and nutrition-focused physical exams to diagnose nutrition problems.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and monitors outcomes, adjusting plans to improve patient nutrition.
• Calculates nutrient needs and diet restrictions, tailoring prescriptions to individual Veterans.
• Documents MNT using the ADIME format and maintains accurate daily clinical records.
• Collaborates with the care team, participates in interdisciplinary meetings, and coordinates with Food Operations to enhance dining for Veterans.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Reno, NV is hiring a Dietitian (Clinical).

You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), establish a nutrition diagnosis, and develop Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address identified needs. Responsibilities include ADIME documentation, nutrition prescription tailoring, team collaboration, and providing Veteran education.