Senior Dietitian - CNSC, Advanced Practice & Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian at the Advanced Level Practice - CNSC to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).

The role leads dietitians and nutrition teams to plan, implement, and evaluate care with an emphasis on evidence-based guidelines. The position requires RDN/ RD, CNSC, and demonstrated leadership in clinical nutrition, including research and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required or as per VA policy
• RDN/RD credentialing with CDR
• CNSC certification by NBNSC
• GS-12 level requires 1 year of RDN/RD experience at GS-11
• Experience with NCP-based nutrition assessments
• Ability to lead teams and present evidence-based nutrition information

Responsibilities

• Leads dietitians and multidisciplinary teams to develop nutrition services, policies, and protocols.
• Provides comprehensive medical nutrition care using the NCP in specialty programs.
• Bases interventions on current research and guidelines; communicates policies and SOPs.
• Delivers nutrition education to individuals and groups; offers consultative services on advanced therapies.
• Develops benchmarks and reports progress to committees and teams.
• Leads training, competency development, and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

RDN/RD

CNSC

NBNSC

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian at the Advanced Level Practice - CNSC to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).

The role leads dietitians and nutrition teams to plan, implement, and evaluate care with an emphasis on evidence-based guidelines. The position requires RDN/ RD, CNSC, and demonstrated leadership in clinical nutrition, including research and performance improvement activities.