Job Summary

R E C R U I T M E N T * I N C E N T I V E * A U T H O R I Z E D This Dietitian serves at the Pueblo Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs. Dieticians in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) level position within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert.

Job Description

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS. Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens Registration All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). GRADE REQUIREMENTS. GS-7 None beyond the basic requirements as listed above. GS-9 Experience. At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Education. Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care. Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation). Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. Ability to develop patient-centered goals. Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders. GS-11 Experience. At least one (1) year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation). Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. Skill in developing patient-centered goals. Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-9. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.