Clinical Dietitian: Veteran Care & Whole-Health

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans as part of the Nutrition and Food Service team. You will work with Veterans, caregivers, and health providers to implement patient-centered nutrition goals using the NCP and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, interpreting research, and collaborating with care teams to ensure high-quality nutrition services and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Deliver patient care using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation).
• Interpret research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Develop patient-centered goals based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines to improve outcomes.
• Develop and monitor patient-centered nutrition goals and interventions.
• Collaborate with the food service and leadership to support patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient Care (NCP)

Evidence-based practice

Clinical collaboration

Data analysis for improvement

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

The Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans as part of the Nutrition and Food Service team. You will work with Veterans, caregivers, and health providers to implement patient-centered nutrition goals using the NCP and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, interpreting research, and collaborating with care teams to ensure high-quality nutrition services and continuous improvement in