Clinical Dietitian — MNT & Telehealth for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans in collaboration with the health care team.

The role emphasizes Nutrition Care Process, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and documentation in the ADIME format to support positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individualized diet plans, providing nutrition education, using telehealth when appropriate, and collaborating with the Food Operations Section to enhance

Qualifikationen

• Nutrition assessment using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Documents MNT in the ADIME format in the medical record.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and nutrition education.
• Utilizes telework technologies where applicable.

Aufgaben

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using NCP to establish a nutrition diagnosis.
• Develops and implements MNT to address nutrition diagnoses and monitors outcomes.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and tailors diet prescriptions to individuals.
• Communicates with health care team and participates in team meetings.
• Provides nutrition education to Veterans and groups; supports dining services liaison.

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans in collaboration with the health care team.

The role emphasizes Nutrition Care Process, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and documentation in the ADIME format to support positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individualized diet plans, providing nutrition education, using telehealth when appropriate, and collaborating with the Food Operations Section to enhance