Clinical Dietitian (RDN) – Evidence‑Based Veteran Nutrition

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to Veterans, performing comprehensive assessments and creating individualized care plans. You will work with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to optimize health outcomes and Veteran experiences with high-quality nutrition care.

The role requires RDN/RD credentials or eligibility, with advancement paths from GS-07 to GS-11 based on experience, credentials, and demonstrated abilities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and delivering patient care.
• Ability to interpret research and apply evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with ACEND accreditation and credentialing pathways.
• Experience with virtual technology to provide nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to Veterans.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and community resources to improve outcomes.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Virtual nutrition care

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in dietetics

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to Veterans, performing comprehensive assessments and creating individualized care plans. You will work with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to optimize health outcomes and Veteran experiences with high-quality nutrition care.

The role requires RDN/RD credentials or eligibility, with advancement paths from GS-07 to GS-11 based on experience, credentials, and demonstrated abilities