Dietitian (Informatics)

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Duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS.
• Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
• Enters and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus.
• Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control.
• Leads a menu committee.
• Ensures recipes are standardized.
• Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints.
• Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations.
• Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.
• Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition and Communication Center (NCC).
• Manages productivity reports for the NCC.
• Completes audits for the NCC, determination action plans when results require corrective measures.
• Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date.
• Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees.
• Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.
• Supports patient satisfaction within NFS.
• Acts as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (OI&T) regarding clinical information system processes.
• Manages and updates the service SharePoint site.
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the agency.

Telework: Authorized (Ad-hoc as determined by the agency policy)

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99526S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized