Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centered Nutrition & Care

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

Job summary

The Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Dietitian (GS-11) to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans in collaboration with health care teams and the community. The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition, patient-centered goals, and use of whole health principles to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, delivering MNT, documenting in ADIME, and utilizing virtual care to expand access.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered dietitian (RDN) or RD per CDR.
• Experience: at least one year as an RDN level equivalent.
• KSAs: patient care using NCP, interpreting research, developing patient-centered goals, analyzing data for performance improvement, collaborating with stakeholders, complying with accrediting authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and monitors outcomes.
• Documents MNT in the ADIME format and maintains accurate records.
• Collaborates with the Food Operations Section to enhance dining experiences for Veterans.
• Provides nutrition education/counseling tailored to individuals and groups; uses virtual care technology.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered care

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Virtual care

Education

RDN/Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

The Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Dietitian (GS-11) to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans in collaboration with health care teams and the community. The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition, patient-centered goals, and use of whole health principles to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, delivering MNT, documenting in ADIME, and utilizing virtual care to expand access.