Veterans Affairs
Base pay range
$69,923.00/yr - $109,975.00/yr This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Summary
This position is in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: 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 ADA) Exception for 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 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 is located on the ACEND website or in the 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-09 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR Education: Master\'s degree from a regionally accredited university or college Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements; knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care; ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation); ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes; ability to develop patient-centered goals; ability to collect data for performance improvement studies; ability to collaborate with stakeholders Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11 Experience At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP; skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices; 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 Assignment: Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) to assure high-quality nutrition care They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research, and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes Clinical Dietitians utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care They maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems Clinical Dietitians comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the Veterans\' dining experience – support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section Senior/Final KSAs and requirements are defined in VA Qualification Standards and related reference materials Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Refer to VA Handbook 5019 for pre-placement examination requirements. Duties (Selected)
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09: 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 Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format (Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation) Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each patient Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support; communicates appropriately with the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups Maintains productivity and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters Participates in service-level strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition Develops and implements MNT; evaluates and monitors outcomes Modifies the plan to achieve positive patient outcomes Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or interactions; documents MNT in the ADIME format Functions independently in record keeping; identifies patients in need of nutritional support and communicates with the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care Maintains productivity and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives; uses data to develop measures and initiate corrective actions Works Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Telework: Not available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD99500S and PD99530S; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized; EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration Note: This job description contains representation of the VA-specific screening and qualification standards. Referrals and job alerts are optional prompts and do not affect eligibility.
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$69,923.00/yr - $109,975.00/yr This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Summary
This position is in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: 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 ADA) Exception for 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 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 is located on the ACEND website or in the 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-09 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR Education: Master\'s degree from a regionally accredited university or college Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements; knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care; ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation); ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes; ability to develop patient-centered goals; ability to collect data for performance improvement studies; ability to collaborate with stakeholders Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11 Experience At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP; skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices; 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 Assignment: Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) to assure high-quality nutrition care They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research, and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes Clinical Dietitians utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care They maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems Clinical Dietitians comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the Veterans\' dining experience – support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section Senior/Final KSAs and requirements are defined in VA Qualification Standards and related reference materials Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Refer to VA Handbook 5019 for pre-placement examination requirements. Duties (Selected)
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09: 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 Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format (Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation) Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each patient Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support; communicates appropriately with the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups Maintains productivity and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters Participates in service-level strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition Develops and implements MNT; evaluates and monitors outcomes Modifies the plan to achieve positive patient outcomes Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or interactions; documents MNT in the ADIME format Functions independently in record keeping; identifies patients in need of nutritional support and communicates with the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care Maintains productivity and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives; uses data to develop measures and initiate corrective actions Works Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Telework: Not available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD99500S and PD99530S; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized; EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration Note: This job description contains representation of the VA-specific screening and qualification standards. Referrals and job alerts are optional prompts and do not affect eligibility.
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