Dietitian (Clinical)

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide nutrition care under the NCP framework. The role may involve coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to implement patient-centered nutrition interventions.

Eligibility includes RDN/RD credentialing with the CDR; non-credentialed candidates may be considered for a temporary appointment up to one year with credential development. The position requires U.S. citizenship per VA policy.

Qualifications

• Dietitian (Clinical) GS-09/GS-11 level; requires basic qualification and KSAs.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RD with CDR registration is required.
• Non-credentialed dietitians may be appointed temporarily up to one year if credential requirements are fulfilled.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Performance improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in dietetics

Master’s degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

• 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 Dietitians who do not possess the RDN credential GS-9 Only
• Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below - but do not possess the RDN credential - may be given a temporary full-time appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C.
• 7405(c)(2)
• Non-credentialed Dietitians may only be appointed at the GS-09 grade level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: A Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college - university or foreign equivalent (refer to ii below)
• B 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 is 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: All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment
• Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-09
• Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7)
• 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 NCP (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
• (f) Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies
• (g) Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• Dietitian (Clinical) - GS-11
• Experience
• At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9)
• 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