U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dietitian
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Base pay range: $75,145.00/yr - $97,684.00/yr
Summary Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position within the Clinical Section of NFS 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.
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).
Current VHA Dietitians who 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 Determination: Dietitian (Clinical) – GS‑11.
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.
Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities (KSAs):
Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (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 accreditation, 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 physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre‑placement physical examination is not required.
Duties
Coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health‑care providers— the veteran, the veteran’s caregiver, and the community.
Interpret research and utilize whole‑health principles to develop patient‑centered goals and improve outcomes.
Collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the veterans’ dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Conduct 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.
Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluate and monitor effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
Modify the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food‑drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.
Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.
Function independently and accurately when record‑keeping.
Identify patients in need of nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the health‑care team.
Actively participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
Assess educational needs and provide nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, tailored to the veteran(s).
Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.
Maintain productivity standards.
Maintain accurate record‑keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems.
Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of veterans.
Lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives.
Use data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions.
Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
Collaborate 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.
May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
Work Schedule: Various tours of duty between 7:30 am‑5:30 pm CST; Compressed/Flexible: Not Available; Telework: Not Authorized; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Industries: Government Administration
Location Kansas City, MO
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Pay Base pay range: $75,145.00/yr - $97,684.00/yr
Summary Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position within the Clinical Section of NFS 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.
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).
Current VHA Dietitians who 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 Determination: Dietitian (Clinical) – GS‑11.
At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.
Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities (KSAs):
Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (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 accreditation, 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 physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre‑placement physical examination is not required.
Duties
Coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health‑care providers— the veteran, the veteran’s caregiver, and the community.
Interpret research and utilize whole‑health principles to develop patient‑centered goals and improve outcomes.
Collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the veterans’ dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Conduct 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.
Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluate and monitor effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
Modify the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food‑drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.
Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format.
Function independently and accurately when record‑keeping.
Identify patients in need of nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the health‑care team.
Actively participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
Assess educational needs and provide nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, tailored to the veteran(s).
Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.
Maintain productivity standards.
Maintain accurate record‑keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems.
Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of veterans.
Lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives.
Use data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions.
Comply with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
Collaborate 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.
May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
Work Schedule: Various tours of duty between 7:30 am‑5:30 pm CST; Compressed/Flexible: Not Available; Telework: Not Authorized; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Industries: Government Administration
Location Kansas City, MO
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