Clinical Dietitian - Veteran Care & MNT Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Clinical Dietitians to coordinate nutritional care for Veterans in collaboration with care teams. You will interpret research, apply whole health principles, and develop patient-centered goals while supporting dining services and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, MNT development, and documentation, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-department collaboration within Nutrition and Food Services.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Must be registered or eligible for RDN/RD credentialing by ACEND/CDR.
• May qualify under grandfathering provisions for some VA employees.
• Assigned at GS-07/GS-09 with potential for progression to GS-11.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address nutrition diagnoses.
• Evaluates and monitors effectiveness of MNT interventions.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and tailors diet prescriptions.
• Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and coordinates with care teams.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Maintains daily clinical records and completes patient encounters in approved systems.
• Leads data collection for performance improvement and supports new initiatives.

Skills

RDN or RD

English proficiency

NCP knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

ACEND accredited program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Clinical Dietitians to coordinate nutritional care for Veterans in collaboration with care teams. You will interpret research, apply whole health principles, and develop patient-centered goals while supporting dining services and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, MNT development, and documentation, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-department collaboration within Nutrition and Food Services.