Dietitian
Location: Columbia Missouri
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Dietitian right now, this job will be placed in Missouri. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1007215
OUR MISSION: 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.
This is an Excepted Appointment. Excepted service positions have been exempt from the requirements of the competitive service by law, Executive Order, or OPM Regulation (5 U.S.C. 2103 and 5 CFR part 213). Public Law No. 108-170 converts this occupational series from the competitive civil service to the Hybrid Title 38 employment system. PLEASE REVIEW THI! S ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY and provide documentation that you me! et all the qualifications required. For example: applicable transcripts, copy of applicable license/certification/registration, etc. Applicants who do not submit the required documentation will be deemed ineligible. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information if their applications are incomplete or inadequate. Appointment is contingent upon applicant meeting qualifications and the determination of the Professional Standards Board Panel interviews may be conducted.
This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within 90 days of any selections made from the original announcement.
VA encourages
persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment
authority.
Note : 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 rang! e of GS-7 to GS-11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
Current permanent VA employees will receive first
consideration when filling this position vacancy.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Tour of Duty: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday thru Friday
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
Duties include, but are not
limited to the following: The Nutrition Support Dietitian serves as the
nutritional expert for patients with compl! ex medical and surgical needs in the ICU
and other acute care inpat! ient areas. Making frequent rounds in the ICU, he/she
provides critical nutritional prescription for the patients and clinical
nutritional guidance to the internists, hospitalists, and surgeons.
Accordingly, he/she serves as the Nutrition Support Team Coordinator, leading
the interdisciplinary Hospital Nutrition Support Team. He/she coordinates the
care of all patients receiving specialized nutrition support, designing and
ordering nutritional formulas based on direct physical assessment, laboratory
values and clinical responses to therapeutic interventions. He/she provides
education to not only patients and families, but also to other dietitians,
nurses and the medical staff. He/she also represents this facility for VISN 15
and National Nutrition Support issues.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to r! ecruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Education (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). The individual must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, and fulfilled each of the following criteria:
(1) Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education(CADE).
(2) Completed a CADE accredited supervised practice program.
(3) Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Registration.
(1) All applicants must be registered with the CDR.
(2) Non-registered applicants who otherwise meet the minimum requirements in the basic qualification standard may be appointed as a graduate dietitian under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain C! DR registration during that period is justification for termination of ! the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment.
Preferred Experience (Please be sure your
application/resume supports the preferred qualifications):
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Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
(CNSC)
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Experience and education in prescribing
specialized parenteral and enteral nutritional formulas and other nutritional
therapies for acutely ill patient with co-morbidities
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Experience and education with complex
medical and surgical nutritional needs of patients in the ICU and other acute
care inpatient areas
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Experience in teaching
patients/families diet modification to support their medical treatment plan as
well as to improve their health and well-being.
·
Knowledge and experience in teaching
the therapeutic application of clinical nutrition to doctors, nurses and other
dietitians
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Experience is only creditabl! e if it is post-registration experience as a registered dietitian directly related to the position to be filled, i.e., the clinical dietitian must have relevant clinical nutrition healthcare experience; the food service system dietitian must have relevant food service system management experience. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to dietetic experience at the next lower level.
In addition to the basic requirements for employment described above, the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
For GS-7:
None beyond the basic requirement, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to provide nutrition counseling to patients, family members and/or caregivers considering psycho-social issues and age appropriate guidelines, and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
2. Ability to plan and organize work consisting of mult! i-tasks and priorities under general supervision.
3. Basic knowledg! e of computer operations; software, hardware, terminology, security requirements, and capabilities.
4. Ability to synthesize nutritional assessment components to evaluate nutritional status and utilize principles of medical nutrition therapy using established practice standards and guidelines to deliver nutritional care.
5. Knowledge of basic food production and service which incorporates principles of sanitation, safety, and menu planning within a healthcare environment.
6. Knowledge of educational concepts, methods, training materials, and resources and the ability to implement existing education and training activities for Nutrition & Food Service employees.
For GS-9:
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level (GS-7), that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredite! d university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility under minimal supervision.
2. Ability to participate in research and performance improvement studies.
3. Knowledge of, and ability to, apply the basic principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
4. 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 care plans, and nutrition education activities.
For GS-11:
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level (GS-9) 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 deg! ree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics ! or closely related field. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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.
2. 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.
3. 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 comorbidities.
4. Ability to act as a mentor/consultant for health care providers including registered dietitians,dietetic interns, nurses, physicians, medical students, and allied health professio! nals.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G20, Dietitian Qualification Standard, dated March 17, 2006. You may use the following generic citation VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office). Candidates who meet the appropriate requirements contained in the standard will be considered.
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 report 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 followin! g website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All educat! ion 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. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15 pounds, Light carrying under 15 pounds, Use of fingers, Walking (4hours), Hearing (aid permitted), Good distance in one eye and ability to read printed size type written material (glasses permitted, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, work around moving objects or vehicles, and working closely with others
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service! (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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. 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 Retirement System. In ad! dition 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 .
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.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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