Clinical Dietitian: Lead Nutrition in Complex Care

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to coordinate nutritional care across care teams, patients, families, and the community. The role centers on providing expert medical nutrition therapy and working within a multidisciplinary environment to optimize patient outcomes.

The dietitian will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with medical staff to implement nutrition care for individuals with complex medical conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or foreign equivalent.
• ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program completed.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Advanced level credentials in nutrition are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
• Interprets medical information to determine nutrition diagnosis and risk factors.
• Provides a therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support (enteral/parenteral).
• Educates patients and groups on nutrition and lifestyle modifications.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Clinical nutrition

NCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field

ACEND didactic program accreditation

ACEND supervised practice completion

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to coordinate nutritional care across care teams, patients, families, and the community. The role centers on providing expert medical nutrition therapy and working within a multidisciplinary environment to optimize patient outcomes.

The dietitian will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with medical staff to implement nutrition care for individuals with complex medical conditions.