Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD, is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide Home Based Primary Care. The role applies evidence-based nutrition care, conducts NCP assessments, delivers Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborates with the health care team to improve veteran outcomes.

This full-time position emphasizes autonomous practice, detailed ADIME documentation, and use of virtual care to reach veterans at home.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduits comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) and nutrition-focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis and monitors outcomes.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and tailors diet prescriptions to individual patients, considering food and drug interactions.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.
• Functions independently with accurate record keeping and Interdisciplinary team communications.
• Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and communicates recommendations to the health care team.
• Provides nutrition education/counseling tailored to Veterans and uses virtual care to improve access.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

ADIME documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Virtual care delivery

Patient education

Quality improvement

Record keeping

Education

ACEND accredited programs

Job description

Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care Employees in this assignment serve as a Dietitian (Clinical) providing Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses 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.
• Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section.
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: Full-time; 7:30-4:00 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99500S 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 $50460 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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