Dietitian (Informatics)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dietitian (Informatics) at the GS-11 level to plan, coordinate, and implement food service technology across Nutrition and Food Services.

You will oversee menu development, nutrient analyses, standardized recipes, training materials, and informatics systems, collaborating with clinical nutrition and leadership to enhance patient dining experiences and satisfaction.

Qualifikationen

• U.S. citizenship per VA policy.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) and registered with CDR.
• English language proficiency in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated by ACEND and meet International Dietitian Education standards.
• May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees in this occupation.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate and implement food service technology.
• Oversee menu development, nutrient analyses, standardized recipes and quality controls.
• Develop training and reference materials for NCC and staff.
• Evaluate data to improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Collaborate with clinical nutrition, leadership and IT regarding informatics processes.

Kenntnisse

Informatics dietitian

Menu development

Training materials

Data evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position in Nutrition and Food Services. They are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.

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

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.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-11

Experience

At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• (a) Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems.
• (b) Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met.
• (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials.
• (d) Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes.
• (e) Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology.
• (f) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders

Assignment

Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position. Informatics Dietitians are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service. They independently manage VHA-supported software programs and/or COTS to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services including entering and maintaining ingredients, recipes, nutritional data and menus. Informatics Dietitians fully oversee the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. They lead a menu committee. Informatics Dietitians ensure recipes are standardized, costed and within budgetary constraints. They create, revise and sign off on menus, complete nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines. Informatics Dietitians oversee and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials for the NCC. They manage productivity reports and complete audits for the NCC. Informatics Dietitians coordinate and support downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date. As a subject matter expert in nutrition informatics and food service technology, Informatics Dietitians use their expertise to complete all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees. They frequently collaborate with the clinical nutrition section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and support patient satisfaction. Informatics Dietitians act as a department ADPAC serving as the liaison between administration, food services, clinical staff and OI&T regarding clinical information system processes. They manage and update the service SharePoint site.

Reference

VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G20

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

Physical Requirements

The work primarily is sedentary. Some work may require periods of walking, standing, and bending in offices, hospitals, and other work areas. Frequently carry light items such as books, education material, equipment required for assessment (i.e. scale or dynamometer) and other similar materials. The work does not require any special physical effort.