Job Summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) for the Nutrition and Food Service. The incumbent leads clinical nutrition programs, overseeing operations, providing expertise, and ensuring coordination between clinical nutrition services and overall healthcare delivery.

Job Description

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). All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference. English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-13 do you 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 Skill in written communication including policy development and standard operating procedures. Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans. Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes. Ability to negotiate. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance) Preferred Experience: 5-years experience as registered dietitian in hospital setting, with more than 1-year experience as a program manager in a hospital nutrition setting, and with more than 1-year experience in a leadership position in a hospital nutrition setting. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The position requires frequent walking and standing for up to 50% of the tour. Carrying normal amount of written/reference materials is routinely done. Occasionally, duties may require the movement of audio-visual equipment, charts and arrangement of classroom areas. Some of the work is sedentary, involving research and reports. Use of computer keyboard and mouse is a frequent part of the work and happens intermittently during the day. Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); light carrying (under 15 lbs); reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required; walking (up to 4 hours); standing (up to 2 hours); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; hearing (aid permitted).