Dietitian (Clinical)

Qualifications

The incumbent must hold a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, or be eligible for a full-time temporary appointment under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c).

• For non-credentialed candidates, they must have completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and be eligible to take the CDR registration exam.
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
• Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• 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

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) - including nutrition focused physical examinations - to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis - evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.

Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) format.

Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team.

Participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.

Affirms educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

Maintains productivity standards.

Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems.

Manages clinic grids to maximize access to nutrition services.

Serves as a liaison between clinical units and the food operations section.

May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Pay and Schedule

Salary range for GS-09 is $36,828.00 to $50,490.00 per year, and for GS-11 is $44,828.00 to $59,490.00 per year.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.