Dietitian (Clinical)

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

01Basic Requirements

All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications. United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. GRADE DETERMINATIONS.

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade level. GS-07 Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-09 Experience or Education.

02Experience

At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level.

Examples of experience include, but is not limited to work in which you: conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), develop skills in accurate record keeping of clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems, comply with The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care, interpret research, apply whole health principles and develop patient-centered goals, collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the patients' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction; etc. -OR- Education.

Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college.

In addition to the GS-09 experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes Ability to develop patient-centered goals GS-11 Dietitian Experience.

At least one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (RDN/RD) equivalent to the GS-09 grade level.

Examples of experience include, but is not limited to work in which you: conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP; develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes; utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care; maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems; collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the patients' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section; etc.

In addition to the GS-11 experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes Skill in developing patient-centered goals Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies Skill in collaborating with stakeholders Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities While we no longer require essay-style responses to our KSAs, you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the KSAs that are necessary to successfully perform the work of the position.

Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training you possess; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim. Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to the higher GS-11 grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

03Preferred Experience

These preferences are highly desired but are not required: Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical outpatient and inpatient settings to include nutritional management of chronically ill patients in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers or hospitals The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-07 to GS-11.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

04Physical Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019. This evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.

This is an internal announcement open to current, permanent Federal employees only. All other applicants must apply under the external announcement CBTC-13094219-27-YAS to receive consideration. NOTE: This is a INTERMITTENT appointment. A part-time or intermittent employee may not be scheduled for employment which will exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year.

The Dietitian (Clinical) position is withing the Clinical Section of N&FS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.

They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting 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 Developing and implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates, and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions- modifying the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes Calculating nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient Documenting MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format Functioning independently and accurately when record keeping Identifying patients in need of nutritional support and recommending the appropriate mode of support and communicating appropriately with the health care team Actively participating in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings Maintaining accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completing patient encounters using approved systems Ensuring continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Intermittent - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; up to 70 hours per pay period (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized