Dietitian (Clinical)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Dietitian (Informatics) at the full performance level (GS-11) within Nutrition and Food Services.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology, with emphasis on evidence-based nutrition care and virtual care considerations. The Dietitian will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop patient-centered goals, and ensure compliance with accrediting standards while collaborating with

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• RDN or RD must be registered with CDR.
• English language proficiency required.
• Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Clinical Dietitians apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure recipes are standardized and costs are within budget.
• Lead a menu committee and develop/maintain nutrition information and menus.
• Analyze data for performance improvement and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Provide training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS staff.

Skills

NCP principles

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered goals

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Tools

NCC informatics systems

Job description

Summary

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position in Nutrition and Food Services at VHA Birmingham - Alabama. They are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning - coordinating - and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.

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)
• English Language Proficiency
• Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f) 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: Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11
• Preferred Experience: At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must 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
• Assignment
• Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position
• Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans 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
• They are accountable for independent and accurate record keeping - autonomous coverage of daily clinical activities and efficiently completing patient encounters using approved systems
• Clinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care
• They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS - lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders
• Clinical Dietitians frequently collaborate with the food service section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience - support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: ???????See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Duties

• Major duties may include - but are not limited to: Ensures recipes are standardized
• Leads a menu committee
• Enters and maintains ingredients - recipes - nutritional information and menus
• Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints
• Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC)
• Creates and revises menus - considering VA established guidelines - policy - patient preference - and religious and cultural considerations
• Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC - ensuring procedures remain up to date
• Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems - menus and informatics for NFS employees
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized