Clinical Nutrition Lead Dietitian (Supervisor)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montgomery, AL seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) to lead the Clinical Nutrition Section, supervise dietitians, ensure regulatory compliance, and align operations with the medical center mission.

You will drive strategic planning, staff development, cross-service collaboration, training programs, and quality improvement to continually improve patient care and veteran health outcomes across clinics and community partners.

Qualifications

• Must have RDN credential or be eligible for it under VA policies.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (or foreign equivalent).
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice and eligibility to take the CDR exam.
• Non-credentialed Dietitians may be appointed at GS-07 or GS-09.
• Must meet registration requirements within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical supervision of dietitians in the Clinical Nutrition section.
• Lead training plans, policies, and regulatory compliance within the section.
• Develop and oversee clinical nutrition operations and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with facility managers and other departments to coordinate services.
• Drive quality improvement and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Skills

Written communication

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Negotiation

Supervisory leadership

Education

RDN credential (CDR)

Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montgomery, AL seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) to lead the Clinical Nutrition Section, supervise dietitians, ensure regulatory compliance, and align operations with the medical center mission.

You will drive strategic planning, staff development, cross-service collaboration, training programs, and quality improvement to continually improve patient care and veteran health outcomes across clinics and community partners.