Clinical Dietitian: SCI & Rehabilitation Nutrition

Veterans Health Administration; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Clinical Dietitian in Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders to coordinate Veterans' nutritional care with healthcare teams, Veterans, caregivers, and the community.

The role provides specialized outpatient nutrition care, conducts nutrition assessments, develops Medical Nutrition Therapy, and documents care using ADIME. Telework is not authorized; on-site schedule Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized outpatient nutrition care for Veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) and develops Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Documents MNT in the medical record using ADIME and maintains accurate records.
• Identifies patients needing nutritional support and communicates with health care teams; delivers nutrition education to individuals and groups.
• Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care and maintains productivity standards.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Clinical Dietitian in Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders to coordinate Veterans' nutritional care with healthcare teams, Veterans, caregivers, and the community.

The role provides specialized outpatient nutrition care, conducts nutrition assessments, develops Medical Nutrition Therapy, and documents care using ADIME. Telework is not authorized; on-site schedule Mon-Fri.