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SummaryThis position is for a Clinical Dietitian working under Nutrition & Food Service at the Dayton VAMC. The incumbent is the Medical Nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers and is responsible for independently using evidenced-based approaches in the planning, developing, and directing all nutritional care activities at the Dayton VA or any of the four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), located in Springfield, Middletown, Lima OH and Richmond IN.ResponsibilitiesConducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk; Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Accurately obtains and interprets medical information pertinent to the patient's nutritional care to determine risk, assess nutritional status and develop individual specialized care plans; Calculates nutritional requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, fluid) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Diet prescribed is tailored to each individual client's according to physical and metabolic needs and designs the nutritional treatment plan with consideration for psychosocial, behavioral, ethnic and cultural factors to obtain desirable outcomes; Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age-specific needs as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns; Orders labs, diets and consults per Scope of Practice/Clinical privileges; Evaluates/ monitors the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions; Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan as appropriate; Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational, and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation; Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family; Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with patient's treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community or home health service as appropriate; Maintains productivity standards and practices, effective time management, and prioritizing of tasks; Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing; Manages resources (time, materials, and staff) in a cost-effective manner; Assists in developing and revising patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m.Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredRequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Completed an ACEDN accredited or approved supervised practice program Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations:For GS-7(a)Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.(b) Assignment. Employees at this grade are closely supervised and competency in progressively complex tasks is monitored by supervisor. Employees at this grade level serve in a developmental position.(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Basic knowledge of principles and practices of dietetics and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Ability to provide nutrition care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to patients, family members and/or caregivers considering psycho-social issues and age-appropriate, evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with patients, family and/or caregiver, and other professional healthcare providers (e.g., tailoring to audience and use of medical terminology).
Ability to plan and organize work consisting of multiple tasks and priorities under direct supervision. 5. Basic knowledge of, and ability to use, current information technology operations, software, hardware, terminology, security requirements, and capabilities.
Knowledge of basic food production and service for various populations which incorporates principles of sanitation, safety, and menu planning within a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of educational concepts, methods, and the ability to execute existing education and training activities for Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) employees.
For GS-9Experience or Education. At least one (1) year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely- related field.In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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 and document findings to evaluate staff, food, supplies, equipment, and service, in order to improve the efficiency of the operation.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics including NCP and MNT in order to plan, develop, and coordinate nutrition interventions, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities that promote Veteran health, wellness and lifestyle management.
For GS-11Experience or Education: At least one year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to three 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 or dietetics or closely related field. References: VA Handbook 5005/80, Part II, Appendix G20. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11. Physical Requirements: Work is mostly sedentary, but it does require some periods of standing, walking, and bendingEducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional InformationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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