Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition)

Full Job Description

The Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) assignment oversees the clinical nutrition section of NFS providing administrative and technical supervision over staff.

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-12 Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of accrediting requirements in clinical nutrition in order to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements.

Skill in serving as a nutrition expert to provide technical guidance, direction and staff development.

Skill in Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices.

Skill in establishing goals and objectives in order to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.

Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/.

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:

The Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) is responsible for the execution of clinical nutrition programming within the facility, community-based clinics, and the local community.

They provide administrative management and direction of the Clinical Nutrition Section and ensures proper coordination between the delivery of clinical nutrition services and the overall delivery of health care.

Major Duties: Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and facility Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff Collaborates with other managers in the medical center to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS related matters affecting clinical operations Provides Clinical Nutrition Section specific leadership and exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities Develops procedures and guidelines for clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards and policies and procedures Participates in performance improvement efforts within Clinical Nutrition section, acting on quality improvement data and plans Lead the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain up to date on advances and changes in medical nutrition therapy.

Orients and trains employees related to clinical nutrition and appropriate policies and procedures. Assists with new employee onboarding.

Ensure that materials utilized in Veteran education are evidence-based, using current literature and research May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD09379F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized