Supervisory Dietitian |Clinical Nutrition

Qualifications
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 201+ (COVID-1+) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details
United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States
English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C
7403(f)
Registration/Certification: 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)
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
GS-12 Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition): Applicants must have one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) related to the position being filled
In addition to the experience, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of accrediting requirements in clinical nutrition to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements
Skill as a nutrition expert to provide technical guidance, direction and staff development
Skill in Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement and coordinate best practices
Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems
Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)
Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G20 - Dietitian Qualification Standards
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S
Benefits
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
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Responsibilities
The Supervisory Dietitian(Clinical Nutrition) oversees the clinical nutrition section of Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) providing administrative and technical supervision over staff and responsible for the execution of clinical nutrition programming within the facility, community-based clinics, and the local community
They provide administrative management and direction and ensures proper coordination between the delivery of clinical nutrition services and the overall delivery of health care
Supervisory Dietitians ensure evidence-based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice and collaborate closely to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and to support the strategic goals of the food operations section
Duties of the Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) include but are not limited to:
Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals
Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and facility
Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff
Collaborates with other managers in the medical center to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS related matters affecting clinical operations
Provides Clinical Nutrition Section specific leadership and exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities
Develops procedures and guidelines for clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards and policies and procedures
Participates in performance improvement efforts within Clinical Nutrition section, acting on quality improvement data and plans
Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies
Identifies and prioritized problems, sets long and short-term goals, identifies action plans for the clinical section and nutrition programs
Builds and implements contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of clinical operations in all internal and external emergency situations
Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain up to date on advances and changes in medication nutrition therapy
Orients and trains employees related to clinical nutrition and appropriate policies and procedures
Ensures that materials utilized in Veteran education are evidence-based, using current literature and research
Analyses data to recommend allocation of clinical nutrition resources
Ensures Veteran education materials are written based on evidence-based guidelines, current literature, practice and research
Collaborates with the food operations staff, bridging the work of the clinical nutrition staff to the food services provided to Veterans
May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 08:00AM - 04:30; but may include rotating nights, weekends and/or holidays
Job description
Summary

The Supervisory Dietitian(Clinical Nutrition) oversees the clinical nutrition section of Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) providing administrative and technical supervision over staff and responsible for the execution of clinical nutrition programming within the facility, community-based clinics, and the local community. They provide administrative management and direction and ensures proper coordination between the delivery of clinical nutrition services and the overall delivery of health care.

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Duties

Supervisory Dietitians ensure evidence-based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice and collaborate closely to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and to support the strategic goals of the food operations section. Duties of the Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) include but are not limited to:
• Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals
• Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and facility.
• Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff.
• Collaborates with other managers in the medical center to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS related matters affecting clinical operations.
• Provides Clinical Nutrition Section specific leadership and exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities
• Develops procedures and guidelines for clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards and policies and procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement efforts within Clinical Nutrition section, acting on quality improvement data and plans.
• Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies.
• Identifies and prioritized problems, sets long and short-term goals, identifies action plans for the clinical section and nutrition programs.
• Builds and implements contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of clinical operations in all internal and external emergency situations.
• Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain up to date on advances and changes in medication nutrition therapy. Orients and trains employees related to clinical nutrition and appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensures that materials utilized in Veteran education are evidence-based, using current literature and research.
• Analyses data to recommend allocation of clinical nutrition resources.
• Ensures Veteran education materials are written based on evidence-based guidelines, current literature, practice and research.
• Collaborates with the food operations staff, bridging the work of the clinical nutrition staff to the food services provided to Veterans.
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 08:00AM - 04:30; but may include rotating nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 201+ (COVID-1+) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (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).
• Registration/Certification: 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).

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

GS-12 Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition): Applicants must have one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) related to the position being filled. In addition to the experience, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Knowledge of accrediting requirements in clinical nutrition to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements.
• Skill as a nutrition expert to provide technical guidance, direction and staff development.
• Skill in Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement and coordinate best practices.
• Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance).
• Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources.

Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G20 - Dietitian Qualification Standards. 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. For additional guidance, please refer to VA Directive and Handbook 501+, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 11+3.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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