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Dietitian (Clinical) - Float

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $101K/yr

1+ years exp

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) - Float to coordinate nutritional care for Veterans in various settings. This role involves covering for dietitians on leave and providing assistance in inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home-based primary care environments.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the NCP while developing skills to apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines

Learn to interpret research, apply whole health principles and develop patient-centered goals

Develop skills in accurate record keeping of clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems

Perform increasingly complex tasks under general supervision

Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care

Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems

Collect data related to performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and assist in implementing new initiatives

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP, assuring high-quality nutrition care

Ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care

Qualification

Registered Dietitian NutritionistNutrition Care ProcessEvidence-based nutrition practicesVirtual care technologyData analysis for performance improvementCollaboration with stakeholdersPatient-centered goalsAccrediting standards

Required

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

A current, valid state-issued Driver's license is required for this position

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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)

Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent

Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-09 you must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) OR a master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-11 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.