USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Dietitian (Clinical) - MOVE Weight Management Program
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expThe GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a Dietitian for their MOVE! Weight Management Program, focusing on nutrition expertise. The Dietitian will develop programming in weight management, facilitate group education, and provide personalized nutrition counseling and support to veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients
Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives
Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food / drug interactions
Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems
Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs. With an understanding of the patient's health condition, designs the nutritional treatment plan with consideration for psychosocial, behavioral, physical activity, ethnic and cultural factors to obtain desirable outcomes and promote long term adherence to a medical nutrition care plan
Prioritizes the importance of nutrition problems for optimal health, recovery from illness, management of chronic disease or disease prevention
Utilizes evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines and Whole Health Principles to develop shared goals with the patient and formulates a plan of care that is focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem
Actively supports veteran centric food service operations with a food forward approach through knowledge of computer software programs related to food service systems and through interfacing with the food service section to ensure patient satisfaction with meals, assisting in implementation of new initiatives, and acting as a liaison between clinical units/wards and the food service section
Works cooperatively with foodservice staff to assure conformance to diet prescriptions
Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, including suitable route, formula, and rate of administration. Provides initial and on-going nutritional assessment of patients receiving enteral (EN) and/or Parenteral nutrition (PN). Orders EN/PN if Scope of Practice allows
Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice / Clinical privileges
Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions
Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan, as appropriate
Documents nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment data, MNT initiated and recommendations, results of nutrition counseling, patient consents and discharge planning
Measures outcomes through selecting indicators relevant to the nutrition diagnosis
Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress toward outcomes of nutrition interventions by comparing current findings with previous goals and/or reference standards
Documentation supports an interdisciplinary approach and continuity of care
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD): Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade
Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation)
Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
Skill in developing patient-centered goals
Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies
Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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