Dietitian (Clinical)

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) Department with the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System. The Home Based Primary Care Dietitian coordinates nutritional care activities for all assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. This position is a mobile position requiring visits to Veterans homes in rural areas. A valid state-issued driver license is required. Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: Conducts nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity 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 th...