The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program Director is a Registered Dietitian; they are accountable for the management, supervision and evaluation of care for patients enrolled in HBPC and other VA staffed in-home programs that may be organizationally aligned under HBPC, which includes all facility, Health Care Centers and CBOC locations.

Duties

The duties include but are not limited to: - Visioning, planning, staffing, directing, budgeting, evaluating and tracking the programs, and developing VA and community relationships. - Accountable for developing, organizing, guiding, controlling, and evaluating programs and outcomes; daily attention to complex personnel management problems; participation in executive level decision making, and providing guidance and direction for the development and implementation of established standards of interdisciplinary practice. - Assuring appropriate resources and designation for the support of the HBPC Program and safety of the staff. - Direct supervision (or indirect oversight) and development of HBPC Supervisors and staff. - Development and continued effective functioning of the interdisciplinary health care team; recognizing and effectively utilizing the skills, knowledge and contributions of each team member. - Collaborating with other HBPC Program Directors, VISN leadership, and VHA Central Office staff on issues of program development and operation. - Ensuring positive outcomes of existing programs and new projects within the service. - Providing leadership in managing programs to improve delivery of care, applies systems redesign principles to improve clinical processes and enhance outcomes. - Assuring fiscal responsibility for staffing, productivity, workload capture, and material resources. - Participating with academic affiliates to train students, makes positive impacts on recruitment, retention, and staff satisfaction. - Participating in research activities and translates evidence into practice. - Ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies standards. - Accountable for external and internal reviews in the specialty area and meets performance and customer service standards. - Additional duties as outlined in VHA Directive 1411, Home-Based Primary Care Special Population Patient Aligned Care Team Program. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 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 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-13 Supervisory Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-13 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of program administration to establish and modify program goals and objectives, coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities. Skill in developing training and reference materials. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to develop policies and procedures. Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G20 Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. May be required to complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as employment conditions. Other Significant Information: The incumbent will need to drive a car. Visits to Veterans homes are a position expectation. The position often places the incumbent in a position of stress. Frequent/daily travel is required, and overnight travel/stays may be required when multiple day stays are necessary such as with VISN, national meetings or training.

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 WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Mark Johnson
• Phone: 318-272-2896
• Email: [email protected]