Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Weekend rotation

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system, Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to lead nutrition care for patients with complex needs.

This float position covers inpatient and outpatient services with weekend rotation and telework options. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy, and document care using ADIME.

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited program in dietetics or equivalent,
• Eligibility for credentialing in dietetics (e.g., internship, ACEND)

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct nutritional care activities for assigned patients.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and plan/monitor medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
• Educate Veterans and families; document care using the ADIME framework.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Division at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI (695) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing, and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. He/She supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the client, the clients family and the community.

This is a float position that will support inpatient and outpatient operations, including a weekend rotation. Duties Include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age-specific needs as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.

Orders labs, diets, supplements, and consults per scope of Practice/Policy Order Authorization Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.

Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to client's level of understanding, which frequently involves simplifying complex dietary restrictions Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. Assists in the education of dietetic students and interns.

Plans learning experiences, teaches, and evaluates performance May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, rotating weekends Telework: Available, Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99530S, PD99531S, and PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52770 – $101533/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.