Geriatric Home-Based Dietitian (Part-Time)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

VA Maine Healthcare System in Presque Isle, ME is seeking a Part-time Dietitian (Clinical) to support Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within Geriatrics and Extended Care. The role is 20 hours per week at a VA location in Presque Isle, ME.

Requires RDN/RD with possible grandfathering provisions for credentialed candidates. GS-07/09/11 grade levels apply with specified requirements including education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
• Ability to deliver patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• GS-11: Deliver patient care using the Nutrition Care Process.
• GS-09: Interpret research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Develop patient-centered goals and assess outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

NCP practice

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient-centered goals

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in dietetics

Bachelor's degree

Job description

VA Maine Healthcare System in Presque Isle, ME is seeking a Part-time Dietitian (Clinical) to support Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within Geriatrics and Extended Care. The role is 20 hours per week at a VA location in Presque Isle, ME.

Requires RDN/RD with possible grandfathering provisions for credentialed candidates. GS-07/09/11 grade levels apply with specified requirements including education and experience.