This position is located in the Dietary Services Department of the Whiteriver Service Unit. The position functions as either inpatient or outpatient dietitian and works with the Whiteriver Service Unit Ambulatory Care Programs, and the Community Nutritionist. The Dietitian coordinates the activities of the nutrition and dietary services with other departments and programs within the hospital. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Community Nutrition and Dietary Services.

Duties

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PX-12464255-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.** Assesses nutritional status and plans appropriate nutrition therapy for a variety of disease states and for the prevention of disease, either individually, groups or classes. Will develop, implement, and monitor the nutritional care plan based on physician diet prescription and the dietitian's nutritional assessment of the patients and age specific intent. Provide nutritional education to individuals and families so patients can achieve defined outcomes. Provide follow-up appointments/education for patients. Documents significant changes in patient's nutritional status. Contribute to long-range plans and objectives concerning nutrition and dietetic services that are needed by the ambulatory patients and their families. Cover other units (inpatient or ambulatory care) when Clinical Dietitian is not available.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, GS-0630: Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation; -OR- Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists; -OR- Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Utilizing knowledge of principles and practices of therapeutic nutrition and food service management to develop nutritional plans; Assess nutritional status and plan appropriate nutrition therapy for a variety of disease states and for the prevention of disease, either individually, groups or classes; Prepare nutritional educational plans for supporting nutritional requirements, including patient goals and outcomes; Provide follow-up appointments/education for patients; Record patient education provided with evaluation of patient's level of understanding; Serve as a consultant to community nutrition and tribal health departments; Assists in providing training to dietetic personnel. -OR- Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. -OR- A combination of education and specialized that when combined, fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-11 grade level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Utilizing knowledge of principles and practices of therapeutic nutrition and food service management to develop nutritional plans; Educate patients on appropriate culturally sensitive nutrition therapy; Develop, implement, and monitor the nutritional care plan based on physician diet prescription and the dietitian's nutritional assessment of the patients and age specific intent; Provide nutritional education to individuals and families so patients can achieve defined outcomes; Develops educational materials as needed or modify current educational materials to meet the current needs and standards of care; Document significant changes in patient's nutritional status; Plan, organize and direct activities as necessary to Community Nutritionist, Cooks, or Food Service Workers as work relates to medical nutrition patient care in the clinical units including inpatient, ER and OB; Serves as a consultant to other members of the health care team; Provide nutrition education to group classes: patient classes, food service in-service training, and in-service trainings to other members of the health care team; Develop, coordinate, and evaluate nutrition education materials for hospital patients. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.

Contacts

• Address White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Jenny Vasquez
• Email: [email protected]