Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian - Advanced Level Practice to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans under the NCP. The role requires skilled use of evidence-based guidelines and leadership in nutrition-related activities, with a focus on patient-centered care and program quality.

Applicants must be an RDN/RD registered with CDR and hold CNSC certification. The position supports advanced practice, including telehealth and collaboration with health care

Qualifications

• Citizenship per VA policy.
• RDN/RD must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• CNSC certification by NBNSC is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Provide advanced scope of practice in nutrition care for Veterans.
• Lead nutrition activities and provide technical guidance, direction, and staff development.

Skills

Team leadership

Evidence-based guidelines

Policy writing

Staff development

Research / performance improvement

Public presentation to providers

Education

RDN/RD registered with CDR

CNSC certification

Tools

Telehealth platforms

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 Dietetic 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 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 cares providers to persuade and influence provision of care.

Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not 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.