EHRM Dietitian (Informatics)

<p>The incumbent serves as a Dietitian (informatics) at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center is a 1a-High Complexity Facility, that serves over 67,000 unique patients and has 13 off site community clinics, in addition to the homeless team, the community based extended care programs and a 50 bed Domiciliary.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. Enter and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus temperature control. Leads a menu committee. Ensures recipes are standardized. Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations. Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC). Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date. Completes clinical duties as assigned. Collaborates with the Clinical Nutrition Section and Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operation Section. Supports patient satisfaction within NFS. Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Acts as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (OI&T) regarding clinical information system processes. Work Schedule: Varied tours, rotating weekends and holidays Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93454A, 93455A, 93456A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. 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 form(s) 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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.