Dietitian (Clinical) HBPC

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-07:Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) role providing HBPC services in a entry level developmental position within the Clinical Section of NFS. They perform increasingly complex tasks as they acquire skills in clinical nutrition to apply evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines. Clinical Dietitians providing HBPC coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers the Veteran the Veterans caregiver and the community. Clinical Dietitians learn to interpret research apply whole health principles and develop patient centered goals. They collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.

Additional Duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation (ADIME) format.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions.

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-09:Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) role performing( HBPC) in a developmental position within the Clinical Section of NFS. They perform increasingly complex tasks as they continue to develop skills in clinical nutrition to apply evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines. Clinical Dietitians providing HBPC coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers the Veteran the Veterans caregiver and the community. Clinical Dietitians continue to learn to interpret research apply whole health principles and develop patient-centered goals. They collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.

Additional Duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation (ADIME) format.
• Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-11:Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers the Veteran the Veterans caregiver and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Additional Duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation (ADIME) format.
• Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday. 8:00 am- 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: S # 99502-S Grade 7; FS # 99501-S Grade 9; FS# 99500-S Grade 11 Dietitian (Clinical)
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Registration. (1) All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelors degree or higher) of CDR as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veterans preference.
• Exception for Dietitians who do not possess the RDN credential. (a) Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualificationrequirements and have fulfilled the requirements below but do notpossess the RDN credential may be given a temporary full-timeappointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

GRADE DETERMINATIONS. All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment.

• Dietitian (Clinical) GS-07.

Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

• Dietitian (Clinical) GS-09.

Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
OR
Education. Masters degree from a regionally accredited university or college. While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training.

Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
• Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g. assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation).
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-11.

Experience. At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.

While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training.

Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g. assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation).
• Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to comply with various accrediting regulatory and agency authorities.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrates expertise in developing personalized nutrition care plans by conducting thorough and comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• This includes analyzing patients medical histories dietary intake lab results and nutrition-focused physical examinations to craft tailored nutrition interventions that meet the unique needs and conditions of each patient.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and nutrition-related software (CPRS) ensuring precise and efficient documentation of nutrition care processes and communication within healthcare teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare professionals.
• Adept at providing clear and compassionate nutrition education and counseling tailored to the individual needs of - depth understanding of contemporary dietary guidelines as well as best practices based on the latest evidence in the field of nutrition.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit 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 range of GS-7; GS-9 to GS-11.