Clinical Dietitian: Lead Nutrition Care & Virtual Access

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Gainesville, FL seeks a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans with the healthcare team. The role emphasizes patient-centered goals, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with Food Operations to improve dining experiences.

The position requires an RDN credential, a Master's degree, and English proficiency, with responsibilities spanning assessment, MNT delivery, documentation, and interprofessional teamwork.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when VA policy allows.
• RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• English language proficiency per 38 U.S.C.
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) including nutrition-focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine malnutrition risk.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis and evaluates outcomes.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.
• Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care and collaborates with the Food Operations Section to enhance dining and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

NCP expertise

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient education

Virtual care technology

Education

Master's degree

RDN credential (CDR)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Gainesville, FL seeks a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans with the healthcare team. The role emphasizes patient-centered goals, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with Food Operations to improve dining experiences.

The position requires an RDN credential, a Master's degree, and English proficiency, with responsibilities spanning assessment, MNT delivery, documentation, and interprofessional teamwork.