Dietitian- Advanced Level Practice

Overview

Summary - Employees in this assignment serve as an Advanced Level Practice Dietitian. They conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care under an advanced and expanded scope of practice. Advanced Level Practice Dietitians are subject matter experts in advanced clinical nutrition.

Summary - Employees in this assignment serve as an Advanced Level Practice Dietitian. They conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care under an advanced and expanded scope of practice. Advanced Level Practice Dietitians are subject matter experts in advanced clinical nutrition.

Qualifications - 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.

• Citizenship
• Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.)
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a)
• Registration:
  All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• English Language Proficiency
• Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Grade Determinations:
  Dietitian - Advanced Level Practice - GS-12
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
• GS-11 Assignment - Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position
• 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
• Certification - Must hold an advanced practice certification from a nationally recognized certifying body such as the Commission on Dietetic Registration - the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or the National Board of Nutrition Certification
• The certification must be directly related to the assignment being filled
• For example - where the assignment requires diabetes management - a Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists certification is qualifying
• Commonly held certifications include Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
• Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist-Advanced Practitioner
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
• Knowledge
  - Skills and Abilities
  
  (KSA's) - In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  
  - Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition related activities
• - Skill in utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines to establish or modify goals and improve patient outcomes
• - Ability to communicate in writing to develop policies and standard operating procedures - Ability to serve as a nutrition expert -…