Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care and Dialysis

Summary Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) developmental position within the Clinical Section of NFS. They perform increasingly complex tasks as they continue to develop skills in clinical nutrition to apply evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines. 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. 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) 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: GS‑11 – must have at least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑09) Ability to plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility under general supervision Knowledge of various food preparation and delivery systems within a healthcare environment Knowledge of educational concepts, methods, training materials, and resources, and the ability to develop and conduct education and training programs for NFS employees Ability to participate in research studies and conduct performance‑improvement studies, document findings, and evaluate staff‑food‑supplies‑equipment‑service efficiency Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics, including NCP and MNT, to plan, develop, and coordinate nutrition interventions (enteral and parenteral nutrition), interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities that promote Veteran health, wellness, and lifestyle management OR have education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or a closely related field Note: If you are using education to qualify, please provide copies of transcripts in the application packet for consideration Best practices in the dietetics profession and in scientific literature, including research methods, study design, data collection, interpretation of findings, and translation of results into practice Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities Ability to develop and maintain a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance‑improvement studies Knowledge of computer software programs related to food service systems Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit 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 A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 Documents MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the health care team Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s) Maintains productivity standards Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems Participates in service-level strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals Supports service-level performance-improvement activities, including development of measures, data collection, 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 serves as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section May perform other related duties as assigned that are appropriate for this grade and assignment Work schedule: Mon-Thurs 7 am-5:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc; Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD 99500S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: Must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license to operate a government-owned vehicle #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs