Dietitian (Part-Time)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Dietitian (Part-Time) right now, this career will be reside in Iowa. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
915145
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is recruiting for one Dietitians (part-time). The ICVAHCS is one of the facilities of t! he VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
This vacancy is advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
.
The actual grade at which an applicant may b! e selected for this vacancy is
in the range of
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Vacancies exist for
one part-time
dietitians within Nutrition and Food Services, VA Iowa City Health Care System, Iowa City, Iowa
. One of the positions will be assigned as the dietitian to serve as the medical nutrition therapy expert on an interdisciplinary Patient-Aligned Care ! Team (PACT) comprised of physicians, pharmacist, social workers, behavior health specialist, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Dietitian is responsible for planning; developing and directing all nutritional care activities for PACT patients, including prevention, wellness and chronic disease management.
Incumbent conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients. Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups either face-to-face or through secure messaging or telehealth. Conducts annual wellness screen. Participates in community outreach to Veterans. Incumbent proactively engages in Performance Improvement by monitoring and initiating corrective actions and medical nutrition therapy for patients with high-risk HgA1C, LDL, HTN and obesity while working collaboratively with the pharmacist, social worker and provider to improve patient outcome. Incumbent suppo! rts the mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care! providers, the veteran, the veteranÂ's family and the community.
The other Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
Incumbent supports the mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the veteran, the veteranÂ's family and the community.
The Dietitian may be scheduled and assigned to a specific nutrition practice area, and must possess the required knowledge and skills in order to perform the functions required of that position.
Incumbent conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk.
Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patientÂ's medical program goals and objectives.
Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition ! counseling for individuals and groups.
Supports Performance Improvement activities by participating in the development of nutritional care indicators, evaluation criteria, collecting continuous quality improvement data, monitoring outcomes and initiating corrective actions.
Serves as the nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation
expenses
are not
authorized
for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
·
Citizenship:
Must be a Citizen of the United States
·
Education:
The individual must have earned a minimum of a bachelorÂ's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, and fulfilled each of the following criteria:
·
Completed a didactic program in! dietetics accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics ! Education (CADE)
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Completed a CADE accredited supervised practice program.
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Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
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Registration:
All applicants must be registered with the CDR
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Non-registered applicants who otherwise meet the minimum requirements in the basic qualification standard may be appointed as a graduate dietitian.
Failure to obtain CDR registration during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.
This may result in termination of employment.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-9
(a)
Experience or Education.
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 2 full years of pro! gressively higher level graduate education, or masterÂ's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b)
Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1
.
Ability to plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility under minimal supervision.
(c)
For Clinical Dietitian Positions, the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities must be demonstrated:
1
.
Ability to participate in research and performance improvement studies.
2
.
Knowledge of, and ability to, apply the basic principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
3.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy in order to plan, develop, and independently! coordinate medical nutrition therapy intervention, interdisciplinary c! are plans, and nutrition education activities.
GS-11
(a)
Experience or Education
.
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b)
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1
.
Knowledge of basic investigative processes and techniques in order to participate in the design of studies, collect data, interpret findings, and translate results into written and oral communication.
(c)
For Clinical Dietitian Positions, the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities must be demonstrated:
1
! .
Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy for patients with complex medical conditions in order to plan, develop, and coordinate medical nutrition therapy intervention, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities.
2
.
Knowledge of complex areas of clinical nutrition including management of critically ill and malnourished patients, and ability to apply medical nutrition therapy to patients with multiple co-morbidities.
3
. Ability to act as a mentor/consultant for health care providers including registered dietitians, dietetic interns, nurses, physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals.
4
. Knowledge of complex areas of medical nutrition therapy for weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and functional nutrition.
Additional certification and training preferred: Certif! ication of Training in Adult Weight Management, Board Certification as ! a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certification of Training as a Health Coach and Motivational Interviewing.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : Input applicable reference and links. For example: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G20, DIETITIAN
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
, OR
VA Handbook 5005 at
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
(also available in the local Human Resources Office)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position will require the Dietitian to work with veterans.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must r! eport only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on ! the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must! produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retir! ement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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