Clinical Dietitian - Home-Based Care (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, OR seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within Nutrition and Food Services, applying the Nutrition Care Process for Veterans with complex needs.

You will collaborate with other clinicians, develop patient-centered goals, monitor outcomes, and coordinate nutrition care with Food Operations to enhance care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required or eligible as per VA policy.
• CDR-registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• English language proficiency required per VA standards.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by ACEND® and meet International Dietitian Education standards.

Responsibilities

• Open-continuous announcement; standing register for HBPC Dietitian roles.
• Serve as clinical Dietitian for Home Based Primary Care; include medical nutrition therapy.
• Coordinate nutrition care with Veterans, caregivers, and community providers.
• Apply Nutrition Care Process to assess, diagnose, and plan nutrition care.
• Interpret research and apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Food Operations to enhance dining experiences and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Patient care

Evidence-based practice

Data analysis

Collaboration

HBPC

Geriatrics

Education

RDN Credential (CDR)

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, OR seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within Nutrition and Food Services, applying the Nutrition Care Process for Veterans with complex needs.

You will collaborate with other clinicians, develop patient-centered goals, monitor outcomes, and coordinate nutrition care with Food Operations to enhance care and satisfaction.