Dietitian (Informatics)

The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating informatics within the service. The Informatics Dietitian works in collaboration with the NFS management team, supervisors, and staff in supporting NFS program goals and facility mission. Coordinates integration of administrative and clinical nutrition activities within the department and other services and units, clinics and local community. Duties include but are not limited to: Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services. Enters and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus. Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Leads a menu committee. Ensures recipes are standardized. Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary co