U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dietitian (Clinical)
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Dietitian (Clinical)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $54,467.00/yr - $104,786.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Dietitian (Clinical) are autonomous in their work in applying evidence-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.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential
Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below - but do not possess the RDN credential - may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)
May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential
Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
Foreign Education: To be creditable - college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam
~AND~ Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN
A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory
Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements
Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-07 Experience or Education
None beyond the basic requirements
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09 Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - GS-7 OR Education
Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements
(b) Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care
(c) Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
(d) Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
(e) Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
(f) Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies
(g) Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11 Experience
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade - GS-9 AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
(b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
(c) Skill in developing patient-centered goals
(d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies
(e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
(f) Ability to comply with various accrediting - regulatory and agency authorities
Preferred Experience: Experience in outpatient care
Knowledgeable in disease states such as diabetes - cardiac - renal - obesity - malnutrition - oral nutrition support and nutrition support
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of the evaluation or examination
The full performance level of this vacancy is 11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 7 to 11
Duties
Conducts 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
Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis - evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions
Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes
Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient
Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) format
Functions independently and accurately when record keeping
Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team
Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings
Assess educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s)
Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care
Maintains productivity standards
Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems
Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans
Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives
Uses data in the development of measures - data evaluation - and initiation of corrective actions
Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care
Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience - support patient satisfaction - and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
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Dietitian (Clinical)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $54,467.00/yr - $104,786.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Dietitian (Clinical) are autonomous in their work in applying evidence-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.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential
Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below - but do not possess the RDN credential - may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)
May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential
Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
Foreign Education: To be creditable - college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam
~AND~ Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN
A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory
Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements
Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-07 Experience or Education
None beyond the basic requirements
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09 Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - GS-7 OR Education
Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements
(b) Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care
(c) Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
(d) Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
(e) Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
(f) Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies
(g) Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11 Experience
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade - GS-9 AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
(b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
(c) Skill in developing patient-centered goals
(d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies
(e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
(f) Ability to comply with various accrediting - regulatory and agency authorities
Preferred Experience: Experience in outpatient care
Knowledgeable in disease states such as diabetes - cardiac - renal - obesity - malnutrition - oral nutrition support and nutrition support
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of the evaluation or examination
The full performance level of this vacancy is 11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 7 to 11
Duties
Conducts 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
Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis - evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions
Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes
Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient
Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) format
Functions independently and accurately when record keeping
Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team
Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings
Assess educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s)
Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care
Maintains productivity standards
Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems
Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans
Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives
Uses data in the development of measures - data evaluation - and initiation of corrective actions
Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care
Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience - support patient satisfaction - and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x
Get notified about new Dietitian jobs in
St Cloud, MN .
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