Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice)

<p>The Advanced Level Practice Dietitian, CDCES, conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans living with diabetes using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care under an advanced and expanded scope of practice. This position is with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System at the American Lake VA Medical Center</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provides comprehensive medical nutritional care applying the NCP with Veterans living with diabetes in a variety of patient care settings. Bases individualized nutrition interventions on the best available research and/or evidence-based guidelines and best practices. 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 roots causes for nutrition problems. Identifies patient in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, including route, formula, and rate of administration. Provides initial and on-going nutritional assessment of patients receiving enteral nutrition. Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice/Clinical privileges. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes on MNT interventions. Provides nutrition education to individuals, small and large groups, peers, licensed practitioner(s), medical students, interns, and residents as applicable. Provides consultative services regarding advanced therapies, policies, procedures, and research in the provision of quality nutritional care. Develops, monitors, and directs practice-specific benchmarks based on standards of care or national initiatives. Leads dietitians and specialty multidisciplinary teams in developing nutrition related services, policies, procedures, and/or protocols. Leads the implementation of new nutrition initiatives or a change in practice to achieve strategic goals. Establishes goals, measures outcomes and reports progress toward meeting goals to medical center committees, health care teams, and/or professional groups. Utilizes knowledge, expertise, principles, and/or current research to plan, implement and evaluate organizational initiatives. Leads staff, creates, and validates competencies and develops training activities. Presents at seminars, workgroups, and lectures to convey current nutrition information on new and changing concepts. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99523S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.