Dietitian (Clinical)

This Dietitian (Clinical) position is in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service at the VA Manie Healthcare Systems located at the Presque Isle, ME location. The position is Part-time at 20 hours per week. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This Dietitian (Clinical) position is in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service. Is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing, and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk. Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy in the nutrition care process (NCP) format in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Accurately obtains and interprets medical information pertinent to the patient's nutritional care to determine risk, assess nutritional status and develop individual specialized care plans to simultaneously address several disease processes. Calculates nutritional requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, fluid) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Develops a therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition for patients with complex medical and nutritional needs. Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age-specific needs as well as religious and ethnic concerns. Orders labs, diets and consults per Scope of Practice/Clinical privileges. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan as appropriate. Assesses the adequacy of the caregiver's capacity to prepare recommended meals. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals, family members and care givers, incorporating a learning approach that considers the religious, educational, and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation. Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with patient's treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home health service as appropriate. Assists in the education of dietetic students and interns. Plans learning experiences, teaches, and evaluates performance. Serves on station committees as assigned. Assists in developing and revising patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols. Participates in the orientation and training of new dietitians as necessary. Completes special projects as assigned. Work Schedule: Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F02888, F02889, F02890 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Salaire : $50,460 – $97,087/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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