Dietitian (Clinical)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) at GS-09/11. The role supports patient care through nutrition assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring using the NCP framework.

Eligibility includes citizenship requirements and credentialing through the CDR as an RDN or RD. Applicants may qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and must meet VHA policy eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• RDN or RD credential with CDR certification required.
• Experience delivering nutrition care under the NCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care using the NCP with assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring.
• Develop patient-centered goals and monitor progress for outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adhere to accreditation standards.

Skills

NCP nutrition care

Evidence-based practice

Data collection

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

RDN or RD credential

Job description

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.

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 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.

• (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.

• (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.

Preferred Experience:

None

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.