U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dietitian (Inpatient-Clinical)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range
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Base pay range $49,960.00/yr - $96,116.00/yr
Summary The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for independently planning - developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans - including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The Clinical Dietitian will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives - policies and procedures - and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics.
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 (1) Experience or Education
None beyond the basic requirements
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09 (1) Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
OR (2) Education
Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college
AND - (3) 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 (Full Performance Level) (1) Experience
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade
AND - (2) 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The work does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working in a healthcare environment
For additional guidance - please refer to VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Duties
The duties of this announcement are at the Full Performance Level
If you are selected at a lower grade - you may not perform all these duties
The clinical dietitian will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives - policies and procedures - and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics
This is an inpatient clinical dietitian position
Major duties include but not limited to: Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives
Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
Serves as a member of the VAMC inspection team for the state Veteran's homes - homeless shelters - and community nursing homes
Presents seminars - workshops - and lectures to convey current nutrition information on new and changing concepts
This includes the development and participation of in-service educational programs directed to members of interdisciplinary teams - Nutrition and Food Services personnel - Nursing - and various students - interns and residents
Assists in the education and oversight of dietetic students and interns
Assists in planning learning experiences - teaching - and evaluating performance
Order labs - diets - and consults
Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions
Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified - measurable outcomes and reviews the plan - as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress toward outcomes of nutrition interventions by comparing current findings with previous goals and/or reference standards
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Base pay range $49,960.00/yr - $96,116.00/yr
Summary The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for independently planning - developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans - including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The Clinical Dietitian will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives - policies and procedures - and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics.
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 (1) Experience or Education
None beyond the basic requirements
Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09 (1) Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
OR (2) Education
Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college
AND - (3) 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 (Full Performance Level) (1) Experience
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade
AND - (2) 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The work does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working in a healthcare environment
For additional guidance - please refer to VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Duties
The duties of this announcement are at the Full Performance Level
If you are selected at a lower grade - you may not perform all these duties
The clinical dietitian will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives - policies and procedures - and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics
This is an inpatient clinical dietitian position
Major duties include but not limited to: Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives
Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
Serves as a member of the VAMC inspection team for the state Veteran's homes - homeless shelters - and community nursing homes
Presents seminars - workshops - and lectures to convey current nutrition information on new and changing concepts
This includes the development and participation of in-service educational programs directed to members of interdisciplinary teams - Nutrition and Food Services personnel - Nursing - and various students - interns and residents
Assists in the education and oversight of dietetic students and interns
Assists in planning learning experiences - teaching - and evaluating performance
Order labs - diets - and consults
Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions
Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified - measurable outcomes and reviews the plan - as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress toward outcomes of nutrition interventions by comparing current findings with previous goals and/or reference standards
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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