Part-Time Clinical Dietitian – Home-Based Care

Veterans Health Administration; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration within the VA Maine Healthcare System in Presque Isle, ME invites applications for a Dietitian (Clinical) in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). This part-time role is 20 hours per week and located at Presque Isle.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, planning and evaluating Medical Nutrition Therapy, and ADIME documentation. Work with an interdisciplinary team; telework may be available; some travel to VA campuses could

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP to identify nutrition diagnoses.
• Develops and monitors Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to the patient.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
• Collaborates with the health care team and provides nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Uses virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and accrediting standards.
• May travel to other VA campuses as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

NCP (Nutrition Care Process)

Medical Nutrition Therapy

ADIME documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ACEND accredited programs

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration within the VA Maine Healthcare System in Presque Isle, ME invites applications for a Dietitian (Clinical) in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). This part-time role is 20 hours per week and located at Presque Isle.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, planning and evaluating Medical Nutrition Therapy, and ADIME documentation. Work with an interdisciplinary team; telework may be available; some travel to VA campuses could