Clinical Dietitian, Veteran Nutritional Care & MNT

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Leavenworth (KS); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to independently plan and direct nutritional care for veterans with complex needs. The role focuses on applying NCP, developing MNT, and improving patient outcomes within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with the Food Service and clinical teams; telework is ad-hoc and this is not a virtual position.

Competenze

• Must be a registered dietitian (RDN/RD) with the CDR credential.
• Eligible candidates may be non-credentialed Dietitians for short-term positions.
• Master's degree and ACEND-compliant training are preferred.

Mansioni

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients using the NCP.
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address nutrition diagnoses.
• Document care plans/encounters using the ADIME format.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and diet restrictions; assess interactions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Conoscenze

Clinical nutrition care

NCP knowledge

Documentation ADIME

Virtual care tech

Formazione

Registered Dietitian Credential (RDN/RD)

Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to independently plan and direct nutritional care for veterans with complex needs. The role focuses on applying NCP, developing MNT, and improving patient outcomes within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with the Food Service and clinical teams; telework is ad-hoc and this is not a virtual position.