Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position in NFS. They are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.
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). Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements. Grade Determinations: Dietitian (Informatics), GS-11Experience. One year of experience as an RDN Dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples of experience are: develop skills to plan, coordinate and implement food service technology as well as offer recommendations for improvement within the service. develop skills in the management of VHA-supported software programs and/or COTS to support food operations and patient meal services. utilize technology for meal production, meal service and temperature control. create and revise menus, complete nutrient analyses and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines and are signed off on by a higher-level Dietitian. assist in leading a menu committee. independent in standardizing recipes and ensuring costs are within budget. develop and maintain educational materials and references, ensuring they comply with policy and procedures as needed for the NCC. review NCC productivity reports and support downtime procedures, helping ensure procedures remain updated so that employees can be trained on the implementation. knowledgeable of technical and technological developments in nutrition informatics and dietetics and oversee/complete all aspects of employee training related to computer systems, menus and informatics. service ADPAC between administration, food services, clinical staff and the Office of Information Technology (OI&T) regarding clinical information system processes. review and update the NFS SharePoint site. collaborate with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veteran's dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a 10 liaison between the food service section and the clinical units Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems. Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met. Skill in developing training and reference materials. Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes. Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Refer to VA Handbook 5019 for pre-placement examination requirements. Dietitian (Clinical) providing HBPC must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted drivers license in order to operate a government owned vehicle.
Dietitian (Informatics), GS-11 Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services. Enters and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus. Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Leads a menu committee. Ensures recipes are standardized. Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints. Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations. Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required Veterans Health Administration healthy diet guidelines. Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC). Manages productivity reports for the NCC. Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures. Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date. Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees. Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience. Acts as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes. Manages and updates the service SharePoint site. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99526S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized