Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice

Veterans Health Administration; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Dietitian-Advanced Level Practice who conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP). This role ensures high-quality nutrition care under an advanced scope of practice and may involve leadership of nutrition-related activities.

Ideal candidates will be RDN/RD with CDR credentials and CNSC certification, plus relevant experience at the GS-12 level.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN/RD) with CDR.
• Must hold CNSC certification by NBNSC.
• GS-12 level requires 1 year of RDN/RD experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Provide high-quality nutrition care within advanced scope of practice.
• Lead nutrition-related activities and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Evidence-based practice

Written communication

Nutrition expertise

Public speaking

Research / performance improvement

Education

RDN/RD credential (CDR)

CNSC certification

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 Dietitian 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. In addition to the experience and certification above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition related activities.
• Skill in utilizing evidence 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.