Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This job is a Dietitian (Clinical) position with the Veterans Health Administration at the Leavenworth, KS location, part of VISN 15. The dietitian plans and directs nutrition care for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutrition needs. It is an on-site, full-time job with 2 vacancies, and travel of 76% or more may be expected.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
The job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans, and spouses, widows, widowers, or parents of Veterans who may be eligible for derived preference, can also apply.
What you would do
- Assess Veterans' nutrition needs using the Nutritional Care Process.
- Develop and carry out Medical Nutrition Therapy plans, then adjust them as needed.
- Record nutrition care in the medical record using the ADIME format.
- Calculate nutrient needs, diet restrictions, and food and drug interactions.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.
- Take part in team meetings and finish care plans within set deadlines.
Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-11?
With experience: For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the GS-9 level. For GS-9, you need at least 1 year of experience at the GS-7 level, or a master's degree instead. For GS-7, no experience is required beyond the basic requirements.
With education: A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university can qualify you for GS-9. Some dietitians without the RDN or RD credential can qualify for a temporary GS-7 or GS-9 appointment with a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college and an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), unless you qualify under the GS-7 or GS-9 exception
- Valid driver's license
How to apply well
What to send:
- Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- RDN or RD credential proof, if you hold one
- Transcript, if you use education to qualify
- DD-214, if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point preference
- Professional certification, if you have one
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire answers and supporting documents. Your application and documents will be verified, and errors or missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Send proof of your RDN or RD credential, since it is required for most grade levels.
- If you use education to qualify, send transcripts from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.
- Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach DD-214 and SF-15 if they apply, or your preference may not be awarded.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required to apply
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Valid driver's license
- REAL ID compliant identification needed for onboarding
- Must take part in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
- 1-year or 2-year trial period
- Excepted Service job that does not confer competitive status
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $51,283 – $98,671 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-7 to GS-11 · General Schedule
- Location
- Leavenworth, Kansas
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 2
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 76% or greater
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Dietitian And Nutritionist (0630)
- Announcement
- CBSS-13104612-27-LA
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