Dietitian; Advanced Level Practice

The ALP Dietitian conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the Nutrition Care Process assuring high-quality nutrition care. The ALP Dietitian is subject matter expert in advanced geriatric clinical nutrition and uses knowledge, expertise, principles, and current research to lead dietitians and nutrition specialty care teams to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational initiatives. The ALP Dietitian will support Veterans in the Home-Based Primary Care program.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Requirement
• 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).

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS11).

Must hold an advanced practice certification from a nationally recognized certifying body such as the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, or the National Board of Nutrition Certification. The certification must be directly related to the assignment being filled. For example, where the assignment requires diabetes management, board certified – advanced diabetes management or certified diabetes care and education specialists certification is qualifying.

Commonly held certifications include Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition;
Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition;
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist-Advanced Practitioner;
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.

• (a) Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition-related activities.
• (b) Skill in utilizing evidence- based practice guidelines to establish or modify goals and improve patient outcomes.
• (c) Ability to communicate in writing to develop policies and standard operating procedures.
• (d) Ability to serve as a nutrition expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development.
• (e) Ability to lead research or performance improvement studies.
• (f) Ability to present complex nutrition information to a large group of health care providers to persuade and influence provision of care.

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The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

CCDES certification.