The Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Veterans Health Education Coordinator (VHEC) Dietitian to manage the facility Veterans Health Education and Information (VHEI) program. The Dietitian assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training to help Veterans treat and prevent health conditions and optimize their Whole Health, well-being, and quality of life.
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: GS-12 Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 do you possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of program administration to establish program goals and objectives, coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.- Skill in developing training and reference materials. Ability to develop policies and procedures. Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development. Preferred Experience: Management of a Veterans Program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must pass physical with Occupational Health
The Veterans Health Education Coordinator (VHEC) manages the facility Veterans Health Education and Information (VHEI) Program. This results in an evidence-based, Veteran-centered facility VHEI Program that supports facility goals and objectives, and meets the needs of Veterans, their family members/caregivers, and clinical staff. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Functions as the designated local point of contact, coordinator, advocate, and liaison for all Veterans and family health education programs, and activities; serves as the facility content expert in health education. Functions as a collaborator, advocate for Whole Health programs including self-management and Complimentary and Integrative Health (CIH) programs. Provides consultation and training to interdisciplinary staff members regarding health education theory and practice, evidence-based health education interventions and skills, and health education program development to assure that Veterans health education programs, activities, and services meet quality standards. Works with facility leadership to assure that the Veterans Health Education Program contributes to the facility's mission, goals, and objectives. Participates in the establishment and review of pertinent policies and procedures. Chairs the facility's interdisciplinary Veterans Health Education committee to assure interdisciplinary collaboration in the design and development of health education programs, activities, educational materials, and services for Veterans and family members. Assures that the Veterans Health Education Program has met all VHA Veterans Health Education Program requirements, and accreditation standards related to patient education. Serves as the principal point of contact for all Veterans Health Education communications and reporting between the facility, the VISN, VHEI/NCP, and other program offices. Develops effective working relationships with staff responsible for related programs and services. Provides regular reports to facility management on the status of Veterans Health Education programs, services and products Prepares, secures and manages the needed budget and other resources to support Veterans Health Education programs, products and services. Provides consultation and technical assistance to other program areas to integrate Veterans health education across the continuum of care within the facility. All other assigned duties. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, negotiable after selection Compressed/Flexible: Negotiable Telework: This position is telework eligible at supervisor discretion-situational (ad-hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 554-61004-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized