Dietitian (Clinical)

Description:

The Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital is recruiting for one (1) Dietitian (Clinical). The Dietitian (Clinical) is the medical nutrition expert responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. This position is located within the Clinical section of NFS and will be providing Clinical and HBPC (Home Based Primary Care).

Requirements:

Basic Requirements :

• 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).

Grade Determinations : All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment .

Dietitian (Clinical), GS-11.
Experience: At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
A. Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP.
B. Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
C. Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
D. Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
E. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
F. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.
Assignment: Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position. Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation), assuring high-quality nutrition care. They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient- 8 centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.


Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .