Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Care & Virtual Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Leavenworth (KS); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to independently plan, develop and direct nutritional care for Veterans, including those with complex medical needs. This is a clinical role across GS-07/09/11 levels, emphasizing NCP, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered goals.

Role includes collaboration with care teams, use of virtual care technology, and involvement in performance improvement to enhance patient outcomes and dining experiences

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and nutrition care.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care and set goals.
• Familiarity with accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• Use of virtual care technology to provide nutrition care.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals and care plans.
• Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Food Service and clinical units to support patient satisfaction.

Connaissances

NCP knowledge

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient-centered goals

Data collection for performance

Collaboration with stakeholders

Virtual care technology

Formation

Master's degree

ACEND accredited experiential/supervised program

Description du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to independently plan, develop and direct nutritional care for Veterans, including those with complex medical needs. This is a clinical role across GS-07/09/11 levels, emphasizing NCP, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered goals.

Role includes collaboration with care teams, use of virtual care technology, and involvement in performance improvement to enhance patient outcomes and dining experiences