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 PolicyRegistered 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 DeterminationsAll individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignmentDietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) - GS-12ExperienceOne year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)Assignment at the GS-11 levelClinical 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 SectionKnowledge - 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 developmentReference: 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 directionCoordinates with the multidisciplinary team to develop local goalsMeasures progress toward the goals and reports to the appropriate officials at a local - VISN and national levelProvides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy - practicing within their scope/clinical privilegesServes as the professional and technical advisor for their programPromotes and maintains effective working relationships with all faculty and significant parties at the national - state - and local levelDirects or participates in the design of studies - collects data - conducts statistical analysis - interprets findings - and translates results into written and oral communicationsSets priorities - delegates tasks - meets multiple deadlines - analyzes organizational problems - and develops and implements effective solutionsServes as a consultant and technical advisor within NFS and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to Veterans and employeesDetermines the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needsOversees all aspects for the program - policy - and procedure developmentOversees development and maintenance of training and reference materialsEstablishes and manages program goals and objectivesPlans and administers a program - coordinates associated activities and resources - evaluates program accomplishments - redefines priorities - problem solves - and modifies objectivesTakes an active role in the fiscal management for the program - identifying resource needs that may include staffing - supplies - contracts - etcMaintains program information through approved social media outletsMay perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignmentWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: PD99400S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.