Dietitian (Clinical)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Asheville (NC); In loco; USD 65.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide patient-centered nutritional care within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires RDN credential, U.S. citizenship, and strong knowledge of the NCP and evidence-based nutrition guidelines.

Experience with outpatient care is preferred. Virtual care capabilities are utilized to improve access to care. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records in approved systems and collaborate with

Competenze

• U.S. citizenship required.
• RDN credential from CDR required.
• English language proficiency required.
• One year of RDN experience at GS-11 level preferred.

Mansioni

• Coordinate nutritional care with Veterans, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines to develop patient-centered goals.
• Maintain accurate records using approved systems.
• Utilize virtual care to improve access to care.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Conoscenze

NCP care

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient-centered goals

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or higher

Strumenti

Electronic Health Records

Descrizione del lavoro

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).
• Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference.
• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
• English Language Proficiency: PTA candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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 Requirements

In addition to the basic requirements, you must meet the following grade requirements.

Dietitian (Clinical), GS-11.

At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP; Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines; interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes; Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems; Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.

AND

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.

Preferred Experience: Outpatient experience is preferred.

Reference

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