Dietitian (Clinical) TeleMOVE

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Columbia, SC. This position supports patient-centered nutrition care, collaborates with the TeleMOVE Weight Management Program, and works with the Food Operations Section to enhance dining experiences.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, developing patient-centered goals, and applying evidence-based practice to improve outcomes across care settings.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required by federal policy.
• English proficiency for speaking and writing.
• RDN/RD credential with CDR eligibility.
• GS-11 requires 1 year of RDN/RD experience at GS-09.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Food Service to enhance the Veterans' dining experience.
• Maintain accurate records and support virtual care initiatives.

Skills

NCP delivery

Evidence-based practice

Patient goals

Data analysis

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

RDN or RD credential

Job description

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction. This position works with the TeleMOVE Weight Management Program.

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.

English Language Proficiency

Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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).CDR credentialing exam.

Grade Determinations

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

Experience Requirement: 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).

Your experience must demonstrate 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

Assignment -

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical)developmental position. They perform increasingly complex tasks under general supervision. Clinical Dietitians conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP. They develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. They maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems. Clinical Dietitians comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care. They collect data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section.

Preferred Experience:

The ability to provide nutritional care for various acute, complex, and critical care medical conditions including care of patients receiving enteral and total parenteral nutrition and hemodialysis using the nutrition care process; ability to apply motivational interview techniques to maximize patient accountability for care plan/education interventions; ability to teach inpatients about the use of continuous glucose monitors, how to interpret monitor readings and how to adjust meal patterns for optimal blood glucose control; ability to provide coverage for patient care settings such as acute psychiatry and community living center residents. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary team members such as primary care providers, food operations teams, nursing, speech pathologists, occupational therapist, physical therapist, social workers, pharmacist, etc. Ability to serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns to provide guidance, timely feedback and to evaluate progress towards achievement of assigned competency requirements. Ability to serve as a resource to other students including Residents and Attending in training. Ability to resolve conflicts in a constructive manner to foster cooperation and strengthen work relationships with coworkers, management and other contacts. Ability to serve as a resource for various projects to promote the profession of dietetics to the medical center, and community at large thru participation in special projects and community service.

Reference:

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

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.