<p>The incumbent is assigned as a full performance Dietitian (Clinical),within the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Service Line, serving as the medical nutrition expert at VAMC located in West Haven Connecticut.</p> <p>Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position. Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation), assuring high-quality nutrition care. They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient- 8 centered goals and improve outcomes</p> <p>Major Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. </li><li>Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. </li><li>Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.- Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format. </li><li>Functions independently and accurately when record keeping. </li><li>Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. </li><li>Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. </li><li>Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). </li><li>Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. </li><li>Maintains productivity standards.- Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. </li><li>Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans. </li><li>Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives. Uses data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions. </li><li>Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care. </li><li>Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance the Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section. </li><li>May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Full-time,40 Hours a week, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, EST.</p> <p>Telework: Available, Per Supervisory Discretion.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #:FS99529-S.</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.</p> <p>Notifications:</p> <ul> <li>EDRP is not authorized. </li><li>This position is not in an Bargaining Union. </li><li>This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. </li><li>Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. </li><li>Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. </li><li>Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. </li></ul>