Dietitian (Clinical)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, Oregon seeks a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at GS-11 level to provide comprehensive nutrition care. Responsibilities include utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, applying evidence-based practices, and delivering patient-centered goals.

Experience with geriatric patients and the ability to conduct home visits is preferred. Applicants must meet VA qualifications and English language proficiency requirements.

Qualifications

• RDN credential obtained from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required and education standards must be met.
• Educational evaluation may be required for foreign degrees per ACEND® standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.
• Interpret research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals and monitor progress.
• Analyze data for performance improvement studies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process (NCP)

Evidence-based nutrition practices

Patient-centered goals

Data analysis for performance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

RDN credential (CDR)

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

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.
• 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.
  • 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.
• English Language Proficiency: Dietitian 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 Determinations

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-11 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (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:

Experience working with geriatric population, operate independently, and comfortable with home visits and the ability to deliver care in patients' residences.

Reference:

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.