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03/22/2017 to 04/05/2017
$66,510 - $86,460 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
H17-091-CM-1930343
466292000
This position is located at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. The Registered Dietitian serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is independently responsible for managing the total nutritional care to adult Veteran patients of varying ages in the Home Based Primary Care program. The dietitian is independently responsible for all phases of assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP). Completes nutritional assessments, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic and treatment data, and develops, implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan. Reviews and calculates modified diets to meet the special dietary needs of those patients requiring nutrition intervention. Accurately documents in the medical record the nutritional status, nutrient intake, nutritional education, and other pertinent data. Participates in health care team rounds, treatment and discharge planning conferences, and is recognized as the nutrition expert. Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow up for continuity of care after discharge. Conducts food safety inspections at Community Residential Care, Adult Day Care, Nursing Home Programs and Medical Foster Homes that care for enrolled Veterans to ensure compliance with VHA and Joint Commission standards.
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is eligible for Telework
POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER (PD#): 000000- These are Hybrid Title 38 positions and are covered by a Functional Statement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION: These are bargaining unit positions.
INCENTIVES: Recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, and relocation expenses ARE NOT authorized for these positions.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Clinical Dietitian GS/11
Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical examination is required for all full-time, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates for appointment in VA. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
Education and Supervised Practice
(1) The individual must have earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and fulfilled each of the following criteria:
(a) Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE).
(b) Completed an ACEND accredited or approved supervised practice program. Supervised practice programs are post-baccalaureate degree programs that provide supervised practice experiences which meet the eligibility requirements and accreditation standards of ACEND, formally known as CADE. Completion of a coordinated program in dietetics fulfills the requirements of a supervised practice program. Time spent in a dietetic internship or supervised practice program does not qualify as creditable experience.
Registration/Certification. All applicants 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).
Physical Requirements. Candidate must pass pre-employment examination; which will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agenciesEnglish Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken & written English.
Specialized Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9)in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Grade Determinations:
GS-9 Dietitian (Developmental)
(a) Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.
(b) Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve in either clinical or food service systems management dietitian positions. It is expected that they receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members. Employees at this grade are under general supervision. Progressively complex tasks are monitored by supervisor.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility, under general supervision.
2. Knowledge of various food preparation and delivery systems within a healthcare environment.
3. Knowledge of educational concepts, methods, training materials, and resources and the ability to develop and conduct education and training programs for NFS employees.
4. Ability to participate in research studies and conduct performance improvement studies and document findings to evaluate staff, food, supplies, equipment, and service, in order to improve the efficiency of the operation.
5. Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics including NCP and MNT in order to plan, develop, and coordinate nutrition interventions, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities that promote Veteran health, wellness and lifestyle management.
GS-11 Dietitian (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade 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.
(b) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as staff dietitians at the full performance level. Registered dietitians are responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutrition care activities (e.g., food service and/or clinical nutrition). Registered dietitians serve as important members of the interdisciplinary team of care providers, and focus on offering exceptional nutrition care and guidance to optimize health. Registered dietitians work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, residential treatment programs and patient homes. They are responsible for using evidence-based approaches to develop menus, counsel patients and provide nutrition care.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
1.In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
2. Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession and in scientific literature, including knowledge of research methods, study design, data collection, interpretation of findings, and translation of results into nutrition practice.
3. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.
4. Ability to develop and maintain a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance improvement studies.
5. Knowledge of computer software programs relative to food service systems
*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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
References: VA Handbook 5005/80, Part II, Appendix G20, Dated: September 5, 2014. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Applicants are highly encouraged to submit the following documentation, for this occupation, to support eligibility requirements (some documentation is required):
1. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Resume or CV:
Your resume must include the following for each position listed:
* Name of Employer
* Month/Year to Month/Year Worked
* Number of Hours Worked Per Week
* A Detailed Description of your Duties Performed
* Salary/Hourly Wage
Failure to indicate the above required information will result in an ineligible rating of IRSI.
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: *If you are a current VA/Government employee ONLY* SF50- Notification of Personnel Action; please include a copy of your latest SF-50 (listing position, grade/step, location, and salary [Non-award])
3. OF306- Declaration of Federal Employment; OF-306 signed and dated, in the last 52 weeks, is required, Please read instructions carefully. All applicants must sign as "applicant" only. Review documentation for errors. Answer all questions fully/accurately.
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.PDF
4. VA Form 10-2850c: Application for Associated Health Occupations
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf
5. Occupational Questionnaire: online or-fax submission; do not complete both
6. Licensure: Documentation/copy of licensure to validate current licensure requirements
7. College Transcripts: (University/college name, student information, and conferral/graduation date must be present); "official" transcripts are not required. You may upload "unofficial" transcripts
8. VA Performance Appraisal: please consider including a copy of your latest yearly Performance Appraisal
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1930343.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 05, 2017 to receive consideration.
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The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is a Level I tertiary multicampus teaching facility affiliated with the University of Maryland, School of Medicine and over 100 educational institutions. The VAMHCS consists of the acute care Baltimore facility; the multi building Perry Point campus with acute medicine, mental health and long term care; the Loch Raven campus with long term care; and six urban and rural outpatient clinics.
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