Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to serve as the medical nutrition expert within the Clinical Section of NFS.

You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP and develop MNT plans tailored to complex medical needs, documenting via ADIME, and collaborating with the care team to optimize veteran outcomes. The role emphasizes autonomous record-keeping, patient education, and use of virtual care to improve access.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups tailored to the Veteran(s).
• Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintains productivity standards.
• 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.
• Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
• 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.

Education

ACEND accredited programs

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to serve as the medical nutrition expert within the Clinical Section of NFS.

You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP and develop MNT plans tailored to complex medical needs, documenting via ADIME, and collaborating with the care team to optimize veteran outcomes. The role emphasizes autonomous record-keeping, patient education, and use of virtual care to improve access.