Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Care & MNT Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dietitian (Clinical) position is housed in the Nutrition and Food Service Clinical Section.

Clinicians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process to establish diagnoses and guide intervention and evaluation. Duties include developing Medical Nutrition Therapy, monitoring outcomes, collaborating with health care teams, and documenting in the medical record.

Qualifications

• NCP knowledge and application across assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring.
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based nutrition guidelines for patients with complex needs.
• Coordinate care with health care providers and the Veterans' care network.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using NCP and develop MNT plans.
• Document patient encounters and track outcomes in medical records.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered goals

Data for performance improvement

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dietitian (Clinical) position is housed in the Nutrition and Food Service Clinical Section.

Clinicians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process to establish diagnoses and guide intervention and evaluation. Duties include developing Medical Nutrition Therapy, monitoring outcomes, collaborating with health care teams, and documenting in the medical record.