Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Base Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Dietitian to join their Home Base Primary Care team. In this vital role, you'll leverage your expertise in medical nutrition to deliver personalized care to Veterans, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Your ability to interpret research and apply evidence-based guidelines will be crucial in developing effective nutrition interventions. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of those who have served, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• English proficiency in spoken and written form is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutritional assessment and care planning.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Care

Nutritional Assessment

Care Planning

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Research Interpretation

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) for the Battle Creek and Benton Harbor catchment area.

Duties

Dietitians in HBPC serve as medical nutrition experts. They work autonomously, applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians coordinating nutritional care of Veterans collaborate with other healthcare providers, Veterans, caregivers, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive nutritional assessment and care planning.
• Developing and implementing individualized nutrition interventions.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to integrate nutrition into overall patient care.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD): Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians without the RDN/RD credential may be appointed temporarily if they meet specific educational and experiential requirements, but cannot be promoted until credentialed.

Foreign education must be evaluated by ACEND to meet standards. Non-credentialed Dietitians may only be appointed at GS-07 or GS-09 and must work under supervision of credentialed RDNs.

Failure to obtain registration within one year from appointment will result in removal from the occupation.

Grandfathering Provision: Employees in this occupation may meet current requirements if appointed before the standard's effective date, but must meet all requirements if they change roles or re-enter.

English proficiency in spoken and written form is required.

Grade Determinations

GS-07

Experience or education beyond the basic requirements is not necessary.

GS-09

At least one year of experience at the GS-07 level or higher, or a master's degree plus demonstrated KSAs.

GS-11 (Full Performance Level)

At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade, with demonstrated KSAs in delivering patient care, interpreting research, developing goals, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders.

References

VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G20

Physical Requirements

The work does not inherently include physical requirements that cannot be accommodated. A pre-placement physical is required due to the use of government vehicles in Home Based Primary Care duties.