Clinical Dietitian

Department of Veterans Affairs

21 days ago

Lyons, New Jersey, New Jersey$88,005 to - $114,413 per yearFull TimeClinical NutritionNot on LinkedIn

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

Summary
This position is located in the Clinical Section of the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) at VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHS). Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian position within the Clinical Section of NFS. Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver and the community.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/27/2026 to 02/06/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$88,005 to - $114,413 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lyons, NJ
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTE-12871951-26-VH
Control number
855633600

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This position is open to all U. S. citizens.

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Duties
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The Dietitian provides cross coverage between East Orange and Lyons, NJ as needed, regardless of duty station assignment on record. Travel is expected to up up to 50%, a valid driver's license is required for this position.

Duties include but not limited to

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments 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.

Requirements

and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient

Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

Maintains productivity standards.

Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans.

Requirements

and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care

Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section.