Dietitian (Clinical)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition care as part of the Nutrition and Food Service.

Duties include assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the NCP. Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements, ability to work with stakeholders, and to apply evidence-based nutrition practices are required or strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• RDN or RD credential required; non-credentialed candidates may be eligible for a temporary appointment at GS-07/09.
• ACEND standards apply for foreign education; evaluation may be required for eligibility.
• Experience or education requirements align with GS-07/11 level progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the NCP: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Collect data for performance improvement activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

NCP delivery

Evidence-based nutrition

Patient-centered goals

Data for performance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Virtual nutrition care

Education

RDN or RD credential

Master's degree (GS-09/11)

Job description

This Clinical Dietitian position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Robert J. Dole VAMC.

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 GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2). May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential.
    • Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following:
    • Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. 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. ~AND~
    • 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 are 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.
• 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 above and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment below.
• Dietitian (Clinical), GS-07. Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
• Dietitian (Clinical), GS-09. Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. 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:
• Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
• Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-07 to GS-11.
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-employment examination.