Dietitian - Facility Program Coordinator

Summary Dietitians in this assignment serve as a Facility Program Coordinator (MOVE!) leading a multidisciplinary team. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership - guidance & direction - technical advice - & staff development. Facility Program Coordinators have oversight responsibilities for program - policy - & procedure development - set goals - monitor - & redefine priorities & may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program.

Qualifications 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)
• 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 (Facility Program Coordinator) - GS-12
• Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
• Assignment at the GS-11 level
• 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-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 (KSAs)
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives - coordinates activities - evaluates accomplishments and solves problems
• (b) Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities
• (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials
• (d) Ability to develop policies and procedures
• (e) Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership - technical advice and staff development
• 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.

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
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD99400S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.