Dietitian- Adv. Level Practice

Veterans Health Administration; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks Dietitian – Advanced Level Practice (GS-12) to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and provide high-quality nutrition care under an expanded scope of practice. The role requires RDN/RD certification with CDR, and CNSC credentials, with prior experience in clinical nutrition and diabetes care.

The incumbent will lead nutrition-related activities, apply evidence-based guidelines, and may utilize virtual care to

Qualifications

• Must be registered as an RDN or RD with CDR.
• CNSC certification by NBNSC is required.
• 1 year experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to GS-11.
• Experience conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using NCP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Assure high-quality nutrition care under advanced practice.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines to goals and outcomes.
• Use whole health principles to develop patient-centered plans.
• Provide technical guidance and staff development in nutrition.
• Present complex nutrition information to healthcare providers to influence care.

Skills

Team leadership

Evidence-based guidelines

Policy writing

Nutrition expert

Research / PI

Present to providers

Education

RDN/RD credential (CDR)

Tools

Virtual care technology

Job description

The position being filled is Dietitian- Adv. Level Practice, CNSC The Dietitian-Advanced Level Practice conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care under an advanced and expandedscope of practice.

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 Dietic Association (ADA). CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC). GS-12 Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice) Grade Determinations: Experience Requirement: 1-year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Experience at the next lower level includes experience as a Clinical Dietitians with conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, 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-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.

KSAs

• Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition related activities.
• Skill in utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines to establish or modify goals and improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to communicate in writing to develop policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to serve as a nutrition expert, providing technical guidance, direction, and staff development.
• Ability to lead research or performance improvement studies.
• Ability to present complex nutrition information to a large group of health care providers to persuade and influence provision of care.

Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

Preferred Experience

Incumbent selected is a subject matter expert in nutrition and diabetes overseeing the medical nutrition therapy and diabetes care plans for the most complex and high-risk patients with diabetes.

Reference

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

Physical Requirements

The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.