Clinical Dietitian (Home Based Primary Care) -Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive

Veterans Health Administration; Forest City (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a Clinical Dietitian for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). The role delivers nutrition care within the Nutrition and Food Service, coordinating with Veterans, caregivers, and the health team to provide comprehensive MNT and diet management.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, MNT planning and monitoring, and ADIME documentation.

Qualifications

• ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or in the ACEND Directory.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP).
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and monitors outcomes.
• Documents MNT in the ADIME format and maintains accurate records.
• Identifies patients needing nutritional support and communicates with the care team.
• Provides nutrition education/counseling to individuals and groups, using virtual care when appropriate.
• Collaborates with Food Operations and leadership to improve dining and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

MNT planning

ADIME documentation

Team collaboration

Education

ACEND accredited dietitian program

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Clinical Dietitian (Home Based Primary Care) -Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employees in this assignment serve as a Clinical Dietitian, providing Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of the Nutrition and Food Service. Clinical Dietitians providing HBPC coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.

Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assess educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.

Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Uses data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions.

Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am-4:30pm. Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Incentive of $10,000 may be paid in two installments with a two years service obligation.

Requirements & Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.