Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care

Summary Columbia VA Healthcare System is hiring a Dietitian within the Clinical Section of Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) to work with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). The employee will serve as a medical nutrition expert - apply evidence-based guidelines to complex patients - and coordinate care with providers - Veterans - caregivers - and community resources. The employee will provide nutrition care in the homes of Veterans in Orangeburg - SC and portions of Sumter - SC HBPC catchment areas. 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 PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.7403(f) 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)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: GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) (Full Performance Level) Experience Requirement: 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) Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: Skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring - and evaluation)Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomesSkill in developing patient-centered goalsSkill in analyzing data for performance improvement studiesSkill in collaborating with stakeholders Ability to comply with various accrediting - regulatory and agency authorities Assignment - Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level positionClinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g. - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation) - assuring high-quality nutrition careThey apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines - interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomesClinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to careThey are accountable for independent and accurate record keeping - autonomous coverage of daily clinical activities and efficiently completing patient encounters using approved systemsClinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality careThey collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS - lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholdersClinical 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 SectionReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019Dietitian (Clinical) providing HBPC must possess a current - validand unrestricted drivers license in order to operate a government owned vehicle. Duties Major duties may include - but are 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 malnutritionDevelops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis - evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventionsModifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomesCalculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patientDocuments MNT in the medical record using the Assessment - Diagnosis - Intervention - Monitoring - Evaluation (ADIME) formatFunctions independently and accurately when record keepingIdentifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care teamActively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetingsAssesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s)Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to careMaintains productivity standardsMaintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systemsEnsures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of VeteransLeads activities in the implementation of new initiativesUses data in the development of measures - data evaluation - and initiation of corrective actionsComplies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient careMay perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignmentWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 99500S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized