Dietitian (Informatics)

Qualifications

• Must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must meet ACEND®'s International Dietitian Education standards
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision

Responsibilities

• Manage VHA supported software programs and/or COTS to support food operations and patient meal services
• Enter and maintain ingredients, recipes, nutritional information, and menus
• Oversee technology used for meal production, meal service, and temperature control
• Lead a menu committee
• Ensure recipes are standardized, costed, and within budgetary constraints
• Create and revise menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations
• Complete nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines
• Develop and maintain training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC)
• Manage productivity reports for the NCC
• Complete audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures
• Coordinate and support downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date
• Coordinate all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees
• Collaborate with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to enhance the Veterans dining experience and support patient satisfaction
• Act as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (OI&T) regarding clinical information system processes
• Manage and update the service SharePoint site

Skills

• Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems
• Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met
• Skill in developing training and reference materials
• Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes
• Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• 8:00AM to 4:30PM - Monday to Friday