Dietitian - Facility Program Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) at GS-12 to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee a specialty nutrition program.

The role includes program leadership, guidance and staff development, with responsibility for policy and procedure development, goal setting, and priority redefinition. Clinical Dietitians apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, conduct assessments, and use whole-health principles to improve Veteran outcomes.

Qualifications

• Citizenship requirements per VA policy; non-citizens allowed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Must be registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) with CDR credential.
• Possess knowledge of program administration and goal setting; able to monitor and redefine priorities.
• Experience with program oversight, policy development and staff development.
• Clinical dietitians utilize evidence-based guidelines and ensure high quality nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and coordination for a specialty program.
• Guide and direct multidisciplinary teams and staff in program implementation.
• Develop policies, procedures and performance measures for the program.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and data-driven performance activities.

Skills

Program administration

Quality improvement

Training materials

Policies and procedures

Leadership & staff development

Education

RDN or RD (CDR registered)

Job description

Dietitians in this assignment serve as a Facility Program Coordinator (MOVE!) leading a multidisciplinary team. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance & direction, technical advice, & staff development. Facility Program Coordinators have oversight responsibilities for program, policy, & procedure development, set goals, monitor, & redefine priorities & may have an active role in the fiscal management for the 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.
• 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).

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 (Facility Program Coordinator), GS-12.

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).

Assignment at the GS-11 level. Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation), assuring high-quality nutrition care. They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. They are accountable for independent and accurate record keeping, autonomous coverage of daily clinical activities and efficiently completing patient encounters using approved systems. Clinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care. They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS, lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders. Clinical Dietitians frequently collaborate with the food service section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

• (a) Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments and solves problems.
• (b) Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.
• (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials.
• (d) Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• (e) Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development.

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.