VA
Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition)
Veterans Health AdministrationSalisbury, NC · full time · Management
$108,810 – $141,455
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA hospital position supervises clinical nutrition operations, managing dietitians and nutrition staff while driving quality improvements and strategic planning. It suits registered dietitians ready to move into healthcare management with responsibility for patient nutrition outcomes and team leadership.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from Commission on Dietetic Registration
- One year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12)
- Spend at least 25% of time providing supervisory oversight to dietitians at GS-12 level or below
- Skill in written communication including policy development and standard operating procedures
- Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans
- Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress toward outcomes
- Ability to negotiate with facility managers
- Ability to supervise subordinate staff including planning, organizing, delegating, directing, controlling and reviewing activities
- United States citizenship
Nice to have
- Previous management experience, ideally 2+ years
- Advanced certifications