Home-Based Clinical Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an HBPC Clinical Dietitian to lead nutrition care for home-based patients in the Little Rock area. Position emphasizes developing and coordinating nutrition plans, screening and monitoring nutritional status, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Travel within the catchment area is required; not a virtual role. The role requires RDN/RD credentials (or eligibility), advanced knowledge of nutrition care processes, and the ability to document

Qualifications

• RDN/RD credential required; non-credentialed candidates may be considered for temporary appointments.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree from regionally accredited institution; ACEND standards apply for foreign education.
• Knowledge of NCP, evidence-based nutrition practices, and ability to develop patient-centered goals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as HBPC Clinical Dietitian, coordinating all nutrition care plans.
• Screen and assess nutritional status; define short and long-term goals.
• Delineate treatment modalities and education plans; monitor implementation.
• Document nutrition care in the medical record; adjust plans as needed.
• Identify high-risk patients requiring comprehensive nutritional assessment.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team on care plans.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Performance improvement data

Patient-centered goals

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home health care delivery

Education

RDN/RD credential

Bachelor’s degree or higher

ACEND accreditation awareness

Master’s degree (GS-11)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an HBPC Clinical Dietitian to lead nutrition care for home-based patients in the Little Rock area. Position emphasizes developing and coordinating nutrition plans, screening and monitoring nutritional status, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Travel within the catchment area is required; not a virtual role. The role requires RDN/RD credentials (or eligibility), advanced knowledge of nutrition care processes, and the ability to document