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Dietitian Clinical Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Apply Print Share Save
Summary
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Summary
Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veterans caregiver, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01262026 to 02092026 Salary 50460 to - 97087 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 11 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Longview TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 11 Job family Series 0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBST-12870630-26-TB Control number 855513600
Duties
Conducts nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process NCP, including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation ADIME format. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Completes care plans Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education and counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veterans. Maintains productivity standards. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Manages clinic grids to maximize access to nutrition services. Ensures both virtual and face-to-face modalities of are available to meet the needs of patients. Participates in service-level strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, policies, procedures, and goals. Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care.
Requirements
Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.
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. Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only Dietitians who do not possess the RDNRD credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below but do not possess the RDN credential may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405c2. May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted converted until they obtain their RDN credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelors or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. Foreign Education To be creditable college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S. and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACENDs International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam. 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. A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
Grade Determinations
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: KSAs must be clearly reflected in resume under description of duties in order to be found qualified for this position. Grade level.
GS-07 Experience or Education None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-09 Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. OR Education Masters degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
GS-11 Experience At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: a. Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements. b. Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care. c. Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP, e.g. assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation. d. Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. e. Ability to develop patient-centered goals. f. Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies. g. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
Preferred Experience None
Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements
Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.
Education
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
Additional Information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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