About the Position: This position is located with the Evans Army Community Hospital, Clinical Support Nutrition Care at Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized

Duties

Coordinates nutrition care activities with nursing activities. Communicates with nursing staff regarding diet changes. Assists the dietitian in nutritional assessment and screening of individual patient's needs. Calls patient rooms daily and assists with meal selections Instructs patients regarding basic nutrition concepts and menus.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position requires incumbent to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assessing and screening patients nutritional needs; modifying diet menus for patients based on nutritional needs; conducting nutritional education classes for patients and family. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Having the specialized experience as described, but less than one year; and some education leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required. Computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CJ DHA CO SPRINGS MKT-EVANS ACH DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk