Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) serve as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for "Home Base" patients. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.

Duties

This position is considered to be a Home visiting Dietitian and will require travel to be 75% of the time in a home setting. Travel is throughout the Southern Tier territory and surrounding areas which includes Stockton, Modesto, and Sonora. This includes remote and rural areas. Government vehicles available for travel. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. - Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. - Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and dru interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. - Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format. - Functions independently and accurately when record keeping. - Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. - Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. - Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). - Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. - Maintains productivity standards. - Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. - Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. - Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Uses data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions. - Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care. - Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section. - May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD01336F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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). 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-11 Dietitian (Clinical) Experience. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-09) that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs : (a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation). (b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. (c) Skill in developing patient-centered goals. (d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies. (e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders. (f) Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities. Preferred Experience: Must have Home Care Expereience. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/46, PART II, APPENDIX G20. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, 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/.

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Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Charmaine Runne
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]