Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition & TeleMOVE

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans. You will apply Nutrition Care Process, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborate with medical teams to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, documentation in ADIME, and participation in performance improvement initiatives. Telework may be possible under agency policy.

Qualifikationen

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens permitted only as VA policy allows.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing as required by VA.
• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Experience with Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and MNT in clinical settings.

Aufgaben

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP to establish diagnosis and malnutrition risk.
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor outcomes.
• Modify plans to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Document MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
• Identify patients needing nutritional support and communicate with the health care team.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling tailored to Veterans.
• Maintain accurate daily clinical records and patient encounters.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition Care Process (NCP)

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

ADIME documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Precepting dietetic interns

Evidence-based practice

Nutrition education

Ausbildung

RDN/RD certification

CDR credentialing exam

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans. You will apply Nutrition Care Process, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborate with medical teams to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, documentation in ADIME, and participation in performance improvement initiatives. Telework may be possible under agency policy.