Summary The Advanced Level Practice Dietitian at the (CNSC) position within James H. Quillen VAMC in Mountain Home, TN serves as the dedicated nutrition expert for the Oncology Clinic as well as all outpatients with complex nutrition support needs. The advanced Level Practice Dietitian conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) assuring high-quality nutrition care. Responsibilities Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Providing supportive nutrition care and interventions for Veterans receiving Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology care in outpatient settings. Coordinating the nutrition care for complex patients requiring nutrition support, specialized supplies and case management. Leading dietitians and specialty multidisciplinary teams in developing nutrition related services, policies, procedures and/or protocols. Providing comprehensive medical nutritional care applying the NCP in a specialty program, and/or a variety of patient care settings. Bases individualized nutrition interventions on the best available research and/or evidence-based guidelines and best practices. Providing nutrition education to individuals, small and large groups, peers, licensed practitioner(s), medical students, interns, and residents as applicable. Providing consultative services regarding advanced therapies, policies, procedures, and research in the provision of quality nutritional care. Serve as the nutrition consultant for the Executive Cancer Committee and the facility Tumor Board. Serve as the Chair of the Interdisciplinary Nutrition Support Team. Developing, monitoring, and directing practice-specific benchmarks based on standards of care or national initiatives. Utilizing knowledge, expertise, principles and/or current research to plan, implement and evaluate organizational initiatives. Leading the implementation of new nutrition initiatives or a change in practice to achieve strategic goals. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:45 AM -04:30 PM Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99523S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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. Education and Supervised Practice: (1) The individual must have earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and fulfilled each of the following criteria: (a) Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE). (b) Completed an ACEND accredited or approved supervised practice program. Supervised practice programs are post-baccalaureate degree programs that provide supervised practice experiences which meet the eligibility requirements and accreditation standards of ACEND, formally known as CADE. Completion of a coordinated program in dietetics fulfills the requirements of a supervised practice program. Time spent in a dietetic internship or supervised practice program does not qualify as creditable experience. (2) Individuals who have earned college and/or university degrees outside the United States and its territories also must have their transcripts evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service to determine if their degree is equivalent to a degree granted by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Validation of a foreign degree does not eliminate the need for verification of completion of didactic program, dietetic internship, or coordinated program requirements. The completion of ACEND didactic program requirements and at least a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent are necessary for eligibility to enter an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. Registration/Certification. All applicants 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). Advanced Level Practice Dietitians must possess a minimum of one advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). English Language Proficiency. Dietitians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). 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-12 Advanced Level Practice Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Credentials. Advanced level practice dietitians must possess a minimum of one advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSA: 1. Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition-related activities. 2. Skill in utilizing evidence- based practice guidelines to establish or modify goals and improve patient outcomes. 3. Ability to communicate in writing to develop policies and standard operating procedures. 4. Ability to serve as a nutrition expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development. 5. Ability to lead research or performance improvement studies. 6. Ability to present complex nutrition information to a large group of health care providers to persuade and influence provision of care. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/80, PART II, APPENDIX G20.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 12. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. Preferred Experience: Must hold the advanced practice certification: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician from the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification. Preferred experience in outpatient nutrition support and in outpatient oncology nutrition. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. 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