Supervisory Dietitian (Chief, Nutrition and Food Services)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Nutrition & Food Service (NFS) Department at Coatesville VA Medical Center. This position functions as the Service Chief of the Nutrition & Food Service.

The incumbent has administrative and technical supervision over staff from both clinical nutrition and food operations sections.

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).

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: GS-13 Supervisory Dietitian (Chief, Nutrition & Food Services) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-13 you must 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: Knowledge of security measures within food operations to ensure patient and staff safety.

Knowledge of business administration to include budgeting, contracting and purchasing. Knowledge of organizational structure to assess impact on program operations.

Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans. Skill in written communication to include policy development and standard operating procedures.

Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes.

Ability to lead a group of professionals to facilitate collaboration, organizational development and establish and achieve strategic goals.

Ability to oversee the planning of new initiatives or projects addressing patient care delivery systems and system reorganizations Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance).

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

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Major Duties:

Major duties include, but not limited to the following: Oversees all human resource functions for the department. Holds staff accountable for performance and conduct.

Establishes performance standards and evaluates overall performance of employees.

Defines competency requirements, identifies developmental and training needs, and takes necessary actions to ensure subordinate personnel maintain and enhance technical and leadership expertise.

Develops budget and staffing requirements to manage organizational changes and ensure national directives and goals/objectives are met.

Communicates and advocates with executive leadership for resources.

Develops the NFS strategic plan, establishing service priorities which address the goals and strategic direction of the medical center, VISN and national programs.

Implements a performance improvement program to continually improve delivery of quality, safe and cost-effective food and nutrition care to all patients/residents.

Develops and updates policies and procedures and establishes and oversees a system for regulatory compliance. Ensures NFS compliance with accrediting bodies, standards and action items.

Establishes the department organizational structure, defining the lines of authority essential to carry out the mission of the service.

Responsible for accomplishing priorities and ensuring compliance with VHA directives and medical center policy and procedures.

Oversees the planning of new endeavors addressing patient care delivery systems and system reorganizations for new or redesigned operational space, equipment requirements, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99499S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized