Dietitian - Full Time - Permanent position

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) within the Albany VA Medical Center.

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)

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

Employees in VHA in this occupation - under a permanent - appropriate and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and registration/certification - where applicable

Employees appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - either on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard

1) Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to a lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or be newly placed in a supervisory or managerial position

• 2) Employees must meet the assignment-specific certification/education requirements to be placed in Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice) or Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) assignments
• 3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or registration/certification that meet all the qualification standard's basic or assignment-specific requirements must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation/assignment
• Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11
• assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
• b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
• d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies
• f) Ability to comply with various accrediting - regulatory and agency authorities
• Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position

They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines - interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes

Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care

Clinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care

They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS - lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders

Clinical Dietitians frequently collaborate with the food service section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience - support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

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

Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient

Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) format

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s)

Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care

Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday to Friday

7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

#Department of Veterans Affairs