Summary The Advanced Level Practice Dietitian, CDCES, conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans living with diabetes using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care under an advanced and expanded scope of practice. This position is with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System at the American Lake VA Medical Center Responsibilities Provides comprehensive medical nutritional care applying the NCP with Veterans living with diabetes in a variety of patient care settings. Bases individualized nutrition interventions on the best available research and/or evidence-based guidelines and best practices. Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possibl...