Dietitian- Facility Program Coordinator

Full Job Description

Dietitians in this assignment serve as a Facility Program Coordinator leading a multidisciplinary team.

They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance and direction, technical advice, and staff development.

Facility Program Coordinators have oversight responsibilities for program, policy, and procedure development, set goals, monitor, and redefine priorities and may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program.

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 in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).

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.

English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

Grade Determination: Dietitian- Facility Program Coordinator, GS-12. Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).

GS 11 Assignment- Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position.

Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation), assuring high-quality nutrition care.

They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient- 8 centered goals and improve outcomes.

Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care.

They are accountable for independent and accurate record keeping, autonomous coverage of daily clinical activities and efficiently completing patient encounters using approved systems.

Clinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care.

They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS, lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders.

Clinical Dietitians frequently collaborate with the food service section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments and solves problems.

Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities. Skill in developing training and reference materials. Ability to develop policies and procedures.

Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development. Preferred Experience: Must be CDCES certified.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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. Major Duties:

Manages all aspects of the program for the facility, assuring local compliance with national policy and direction. Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to develop local goals.

Measures progress toward the goals and reports to the appropriate officials at a local, VISN and national level.

Provides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy, practicing within their scope/clinical privileges.

Serves as the professional and technical advisor for their program.

Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with all faculty and significant parties at the national, state, and local level.

Directs or participates in the design of studies, collects data, conducts statistical analysis, interprets findings, and translates results into written and oral communications.

Sets priorities, delegates tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyzes organizational problems, and develops and implements effective solutions.

Serves as a consultant and technical advisor within NFS and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to Veterans and employees.

Determines the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs. Oversees all aspects for the program, policy, and procedure development.

Oversees development and maintenance of training and reference materials. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives.

Plans and administers a program, coordinates associated activities and resources, evaluates program accomplishments, redefines priorities, problem solves, and modifies objectives.

Takes an active role in the fiscal management for the program, identifying resource needs that may include staffing, supplies, contracts, etc.

Maintains program information through approved social media outlets.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm Telework: This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99400-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized