Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition)

<p>The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) to lead registered dietitians and clinical nutrition programs. This role provides expert consultation, oversees evidence-based nutrition services, guides program development and implementation, supervises staff, and expands clinical nutrition and tele-nutrition services for Veterans across the system.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) is responsible for providing administrative and technical leadership for the Clinical Nutrition Section and may travel to other locations within the Phoenix VA Health Care System/32nd Street Clinic. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the work assignments based on priorities, capabilities of the employee. Leads the monthly outpatient nutrition staff meeting and co-leads clinical department meetings. Assists with the direction of a personnel management program for the service by delegating responsibility to subordinates and holding them responsible for the performance of their sections. Guides subordinates on problems solving, decision making, delegation, change management, performance improvement management and labor-management relations. Coordinates the nutrition care program to accommodate changes associated with administration, science, education, and research. Assures nutrition activities are coordinated with other initiatives at a local, VISN and national level to provide for a quality outpatient nutrition program. Conducts and/or participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:00am-3:30pm but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99521S 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. 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year 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>ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.