Dietitian (Clinical)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Florida seeks a Part-time Dietitian (Intermittent) at the GS-11 level to support clinical nutrition services in Miami. You will assess nutrition needs using the Nutrition Care Process and develop patient-centered goals to improve health outcomes.

The role requires RDN credential, US citizenship, and English proficiency, with duties spanning collaboration with food service and clinical teams, occasional virtual care, and diligent record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements including US Citizenship.
• Must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• GS-11 requires at least 1 year of RDN experience at GS-09 level and KSAs.
• Complete VA pre-employment physical per Handbook 5019.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Develop patient-centered goals and apply evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Collaborate with Food Service and clinical units to improve patient dining and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of daily clinical activities and patient encounters.
• Utilize virtual care technology to expand access to care.

Skills

NCP Usage

Data Analysis

Patient-centered goals

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Job description

This is an INTERMITTENT appointment. A part-time or intermittent employee may not be scheduled for employment which will exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications.

• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
• English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Registration. All applicants must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade level.

GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) (Full Performance Level): Experience

At least one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (RDN/RD) equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Examples of experience include, but is not limited to work in which you: conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP); develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes; utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care; maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems; collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the patients' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section; etc.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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

While you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the KSAs that are necessary to successfully perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training you possess; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim.

Preferred Experience

These preferences are highly desired but are not required:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical outpatient and inpatient settings to include nutritional management of chronically ill patients in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers or hospitals

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

Reference

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

Physical Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019. This evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.