Dietitian - Facility Program Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dietitian to serve as a Facility Program Coordinator (MOVE!). The role leads a multidisciplinary team and is administratively responsible for a specialty program including leadership, guidance, and staff development.

The position requires RDN/ RD registration, English proficiency, and experience at GS-11 level or higher. Primary duties include program management, policy development, and fiscal oversight as needed.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• English language proficiency.
• RDN or RD must be registered with CDR.
• GS-12 requires one year of experience at GS-11.
• Duties include program administration and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the facility program under national policy.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary team to set local goals.
• Measures progress and reports to officials at local, VISN, and national levels.
• Delivers nutrition therapy and provides program guidance to staff.
• Develops and maintains training and reference materials and policies.

Skills

Program administration

Quality improvement

Training materials

Policy development

Staff development

Education

Registered Dietitian (RDN) or RD with CDR

Job description

SummaryDietitians 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.

SummaryDietitians 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.QualificationsBasic 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
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• Dietitian candidates must be proficient inspoken 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)
• 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
• Experience
• 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)
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following 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.

Duties

• Manages all aspects of the program for the facility - assuring local compliance with national policy and direction
• Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to develop local goals
• Measures progress toward the goals and reports to the appropriate officials at a local - VISN and national level
• Provides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy - practicing within their scope/clinical privileges
• Serves as the professional and technical advisor for their program
• Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with all faculty and significant parties at the national - state - and local level
• Directs or participates in the design of studies - collects data - conducts statistical analysis - interprets findings - and translates results into written and oral communications
• Sets priorities - delegates tasks - meets multiple deadlines - analyzes organizational problems - and develops and implements effective solutions
• Serves as a consultant and technical advisor within NFS and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to Veterans and employees
• Determines the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs
• Oversees all aspects for the program - policy - and procedure development
• Oversees development and maintenance of training and reference materials
• Establishes and manages program goals and objectives
• Plans and administers a program - coordinates associated activities and resources - evaluates program accomplishments - redefines priorities - problem solves - and modifies objectives
• Takes an active role in the fiscal management for the program - identifying resource needs that may include staffing - supplies - contracts - etc
• Maintains program information through approved social media outlets
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD99400S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.