Dietitian

Nutritional Care Specialist

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• Make professional decisions or recommendations concerning nutritional care and dietary changes.
• Provide consultation, in-service training, education and nutrition/diet counseling to the staff and patients.
• Conducts nutritional assessments of patients, developing care plans consistent with cultural, social and psychological requirements.
• Assist with development of policies and procedures related to nutritional prevention and intervention.
• Monitor and evaluate activities of nutrition and the special diabetes program for performance improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: usphs.gov.