Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration within the VA Maine Healthcare System in Presque Isle, ME invites applications for a Dietitian (Clinical) in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). This part-time role is 20 hours per week and located at Presque Isle.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, planning and evaluating Medical Nutrition Therapy, and ADIME documentation. Work with an interdisciplinary team; telework may be available; some travel to VA campuses could

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP to identify nutrition diagnoses.
• Develops and monitors Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to the patient.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
• Collaborates with the health care team and provides nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Uses virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and accrediting standards.
• May travel to other VA campuses as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

NCP (Nutrition Care Process)

Medical Nutrition Therapy

ADIME documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ACEND accredited programs

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Dietitian (Clinical) position is in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service at the VA Manie Healthcare Systems located at the Presque Isle, ME location. The position is Part-time at 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may 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. 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. Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assess educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards.

Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Uses data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions. Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.

May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm Telework: May be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: F05564, F05565, F05566 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required NOTIFICATIONS: This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is in the Excepted Service.

Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's

Requirements & Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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 $50460 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 20 Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.