Dietitian (Clinical)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide outpatient medical nutrition therapy for Veterans at the John H. Bradley Outpatient Clinic in Appleton and the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay.

The incumbent will work at both locations. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, RD/RDN credential, and the ability to practice the Nutrition Care Process with evidenced-based care.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens only when permitted by VA policy.
• Must be RD/RDN credentialed by the CDR (ACEND accredited program).
• Position may be GS-07 to GS-11 with possible grandfathering provisions; additional KSAs required.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, develop and direct nutritional care activities for outpatients.
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Document care using ADIME and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care and educate patients.

Skills

NCP knowledge

ADIME use

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Virtual care delivery

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Tools

Nutrition care software

Job description

Summary
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? This position can be filled at either the Appleton or Green Bay Out patient Clinics and the incumbent will work at both locations.

Summary
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? This position can be filled at either the Appleton or Green Bay Out patient Clinics and the incumbent will work at both locations.
Qualifications
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)
• Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential
• Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below - but do not possess the RDN credential - may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)
• May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential
• Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
• Foreign Education: To be creditable - college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam
• ~AND~ Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN
• A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory
• 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
• Grade Determinations: GS-07 Experience or Education
• None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-09 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• OR Education
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements
• (b) Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care
• (c) Ability to deliver patient care using the NPC (e.g
• assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
• (d) Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
• (e) Ability to develop patient-centered goals
• GS-11 Experience
• At least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade
• 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 (e.g
• assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
• (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
• The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-11
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of a GS-07 to a GS-11
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
  

Duties

• The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning - developing - and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned patients - including those with complex medical and nutritional needs
• He/She supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers - the client - the clients family and the community
• This is an outpatient primary care dietitian position that will serve both the John H
• Bradley Outpatient Clinic in Appleton and Milo C
• Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay
• Duties Include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) - including nutrition focused physical examinations - to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis - evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions
• Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age‑specific needs as well as cultural - religious - and ethnic concerns Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) format
• Orders labs - diets - supplements - and consults per scope of Practice/Policy Order Authorization Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s)
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family
• Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to client's level of understanding - which frequently involves simplifying complex dietary restrictions Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems
• Ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans
• Assists in the education of dietetic students and interns
• Plans learning experiences - teaches - and evaluates performance May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment Work Schedule: Full-time
• Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM & varies Telework: Available per facility policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD99529S - PD99530S - and PD99531S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized