Help Help Duties Food Service and Production Participates in the selection, implementation and evaluation of automated nutrition systems. Provides system support to include testing, maintenance, enhancements and problem solving. Oversees automated information systems to support effective management of food operations and patient meal services. Monitors COTS purchased programs to ensure tracking of items, room service, full functionality and budget control. Manage the technology for meal production, service, labeling, temperature control and satisfaction. Coordinate the selection, installation, training, use and reporting structure for the full range of technology used in the administrative section of the service. Maintains and updates recipes and menu databases with adequate nutritional analysis data, food unit package size, pricing and other data updates. Manages department databases/registries and productivity reports for the nutrition communication center. Maintains and revises COTS and VISTA Databases, as well as any other NFS ordering programs for ingredients, recipes and menus as needed or required by changes necessitated by SPV product changes. Assures privacy issues are addressed with all systems. Inputs data for regular and modified diet menus and special events taking into consideration factors such as nutritional requirements, patient satisfaction, budget allocation, available manpower, and equipment limitations. Inputs new products with purchasing information, nutrition analysis data and therapeutic diet usage. Reviews new products for acceptability. Maintains recipes that meets regulatory standards, including HACCP. Leads a menu committee, ensuring menus meet nutritional and cost requirements while always striving to improve patient satisfaction and quality standards. Plans and reviews modified menus based on regular menu. Coordinates nutrient analysis and assures menus follow VA Healthy Diet Guidelines. Participates in food operations production planning functions. In coordination with department staff, forecasts food and meal production based on SPV reports, QPI reports and seasonal and SPV availability. Maintains all files with inventory management. Coordinate's downtime procedures for the diet communication office/call center, ensuring procedures remain up to date and employees are trained on implementation. Supports this area during downtimes. Education Oversees all aspects of NFS training program related to menus and informatics. Train's personnel in various computer applications and security issues regarding the VISTA dietetic software package. Remains current on trend and technological/technical developments in the field of nutrition informatics and dietetics through continuing education programs and training opportunities. Provides training for new employees as related to policies and procedures related to informatics and menus. Updates training materials to reflect changes or upgrades to the system and provide education to staff. Directs and train dietetic interns, with direct precepting as informatics dietitian. Coordinates and conducts education and end-user training programs to assure systems are used as designed. Quality Participates in project teams associated with the development and implementation of food service systems. Works with professionals/vendors in tailoring software to meet the needs of the service and to trouble shoot system issues. Identifies opportunities for COTS program for cost savings, operational effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Maintains and implements information security for all data files. Collaborates with OIT for mandated updates and downtimes within facility as well as VISN. Participates in organizational activities related to developing and managing other healthcare related technologies to ensure that nutritional care and nutrition standardized language concepts are an integral part of the system. Provides system support to include system testing, maintenance, enhancements and problem solving. Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:30am -4:00pm; other days and hours may be required depending on the needs of the department. Telework : ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement # :Dietitian-Administrative/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment - You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job - Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 - You may be required to serve a probationary period - Subject to a background/security investigation - Must be proficient in written and spoken English - Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process - Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel Qualifications Basic Requirements : - 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 Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. - Education Requirement: - Bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and fulfilled each of the following criteria: - (a) Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE). AND - (b) Completed an ACEND accredited or approved supervised practice program. Supervised practice programs are post-baccalaureate degree programs that provide supervised practice experiences which meet the eligibility requirements and accreditation standards of ACEND, formally known as CADE. Completion of a coordinated program in dietetics fulfills the requirements of a supervised practice program. Time spent in a dietetic internship or supervised practice program does not qualify as creditable experience. - Registration/Certification: - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Preferred Experience: ServSafe Certified with the ability to teach the FDA Food Code to staff, understands Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, lean process improvement or quality management work preferred. Computrition experience, menu management for modified and regular diets. Understanding of food service equipment purchasing and purchase card experience a plus. Grade Determinations : GS-11 Dietitian (Full Performance Level) At least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level, or education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: a. Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession and in scientific literature, including knowledge of research methods, study design, data collection, interpretation of findings, and translation of results into nutrition practice. b. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities. c. Ability to develop and maintain a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance improvement studies. d. Knowledge of computer software programs relative to food service systems. In addition to the KSAs identified in the subparagraph above, candidates for management nutrition positions must demonstrate the following KSAs: a. Ability to direct food service and production with focus on customer acceptance and budgetary guidelines to include principles of menu planning, food purchasing, delivery schedules, and ability to estimate food quantities. b. Ability to develop and maintain a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance improvement studies. c. Knowledge of computer software programs relative to food service systems d. Knowledge of the principles of management required to establish program goals and objectives, to plan and administer a program, coordinate associated activities, evaluate program accomplishments, redefine priorities, solve problems, and modify objectives. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/80 DIETITIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-630 APPENDIX G20 Physical Requirements: Light lifting/carrying-under 15lbs, walking and standing Education 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html . Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. As required by Executive Order 14043 , Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. 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