Dietitian (Informatics)

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Dietitian (Informatics) responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology and ensuring continuous improvement within the service.

The role involves managing software for food operations, maintaining menus and nutrition data, and collaborating with clinical leadership to enhance veterans dining experiences. It requires ACEND accreditation and strong informatics capabilities.

Qualifications

• ACEND accredited program required.
• Experience coordinating and implementing food service technology.
• Familiarity with nutrition analysis and menu planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS.
• Manages VHA software to support food operations and patient meal services.
• Maintains ingredients, recipes, nutrition information and menus.
• Oversees meal production technology and temperature control.
• Leads a menu committee and standardizes recipes.

Skills

Informatics in Dietetics

Dietitian Informatics

Education

ACEND accredited program

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Dietitian (Informatics) Thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services. Enters and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus. Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Leads a menu committee.

Ensures recipes are standardized. Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints. Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations. Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines. Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC).

Manages productivity reports for the NCC. Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures. Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date. Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees. Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.

Supports patient satisfaction within NFS. Acts as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes. Manages and updates the service SharePoint site. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: Full-time; 0800-1630 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99526-S 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 $50964 – $98058/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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