The Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) position is responsible for administering all aspects of an accredited dietetic internship program in the Nutrition and Food service at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL.

Duties

The Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) position includes the overall planning, directing, and oversight of the supervised practice for dietetic interns. This position oversees the daily operations of the program and ensures education, curriculum, policies, and procedures are compliant with the requirements for trainees. Duties Include: Develops, documents, tracks, and assesses program goals to ensure the program produces measurable results through evaluation of data and improved program outcomes and customer experience. Writes the self-study for re-accreditation. Facilitates the ACEND® site visit. Maintains up-to-date program information accessible through online sources. Coordinates program marketing events such as in intern open house, and outreach events. Executes the selection process for dietetic interns, maintaining all records as required by ACEND®. Establishes an intern selection committee, selection criteria for application to the program and reviewing and evaluating all application prior to selection. Plans and coordinates intern rotations, class schedule and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters, and community affiliations. Establishes, administers, maintains, and coordinates affiliations with community programs (local food bank; Women, Infants and Children; etc.) and/or with affiliated universities for the combined master's intern program curriculum. Coordinates maintenance of affiliation agreements between the VA facility and affiliated agencies. Resolves policy, program and project issues associated with combined master's program and outside affiliations. Coordinates preceptor training and ensures ongoing preceptor competency. Provides direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, and ongoing educational programs related to the dietetic internship program. Ensures timely completion of rotation evaluations. Meets with interns to ensure progress towards program completion. When issues arise, creates action plans that give the intern every opportunity available to meet the requirements for graduation. Issues the trainee verification statement of internship completion and maintain permanent records as required by ACEND®. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM 4:00 PM. Work schedule will be discussed at interview. Telework: Available - Will be discussed at interview. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Registration. (1) All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g., bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference. In addition to the basic requirements above the following is the requirements for appointment as a Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) post registration. AND Education: A Master's degree or higher from an accredited university or college. In addition to the experience above, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs. Skill in Utilizing data for program improvement to ensure compliance with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities. Ability to coordinate class schedules, training activities, seminars and supervised practice experience within the health care system and affiliated sites. Ability to implement all aspects of an internship program including developing program goals and objectives, curriculum and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ability to oversee the process for the selection of students for the internship program. Ability to evaluate progress towards meeting core competencies. References: VA Handbook 5005/154, Part II, Appendix G20, Dietitian Qualification Standards, dated October 14, 2022. 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. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Felicia Davis
• Phone: 312-569-8107
• Email: [email protected]