WDVA Clinical Nutrition Manager Washington Veterans

Overview

WDVA Clinical Nutrition Manager, Full-Time, Permanent, Washington Veterans Home. Role at US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

• Train staff and dietetic interns in specialty areas to meet facility and resident needs.
• Provide periodic training to nursing staff in current nutrition research and its application to nutrition and food service systems in sub-speciality areas as they relate to resident needs.
• Provide new employee orientation regarding basic nutrition support/principles.
• Train assigned personnel on nutrition policies and procedures to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and support to Dietitian 1 on electronic medical records and MDS standards of care.
• Keep clear, concise and accurate records and communicate with dietary supervisory team ensuring needed support for nutrition care plan is available and instructions are clear resulting in positive nutrition outcomes.
• Set expectations, provide feedback, assign and monitor work, and respond to leave requests.
• Evaluate performance and complete professional development plan for assigned personnel.
• Conduct disease-specific research to promote innovative nutrition approach for resident care.
• Drive facility goals and objectives related to Executive Order 13-06 for resident benefit.
• Identify and monitor residents at nutrition risk.
• Complete Position Description available upon request.

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics which meets the educational standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• 24 months recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, preferred in long-term care.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration (RD/RDN).
• Certified Dietitian with the Washington State Department of Health or within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient in English (read, write, and speak).

• Certified Diabetes Educator.
• Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition.
• Ability to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience with project planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Understanding of professional boundaries.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Serve Safe certified.
• Experience with Point Click Care or other Electronic Medical Record program.

• Must pass a DSHS Background Check prior to beginning services and every two years per WDVA policy.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening.
• Requires medical evaluation and use of respiratory protection as required by safety standards.
• Regular and reliable attendance; complete required training and orientation.
• Must maintain a valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
• Travel if required with valid driver's license and appropriate insurance.
• Candidate must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview. Please include a letter of interest, a current resume detailing applicable experience and education, and provide at least three professional references with current telephone numbers if requested.

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion statements apply; WDVA is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply; veterans’ preference attachments such as DD-214 may be requested.