Registered Dietitian (Veterans Health Education Coordinator) chez Department of Veterans Affairs

Not Required

Duties

The Veterans Health Education Coordinator (VHEC) manages the facility Veterans Health Education and Information (VHEI) Program. This results in an evidence-based, Veteran-centered facility VHEI Program that supports facility goals and objectives, and meets the needs of Veterans, their family members/caregivers, and clinical staff. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Functions as the designated local point of contact, coordinator, advocate, and liaison for all Veterans and family health education programs, and activities; serves as the facility content expert in health education. Functions as a collaborator, advocate for Whole Health programs including self-management and Complimentary and Integrative Health (CIH) programs. Provides consultation and training to interdisciplinary staff members regarding health education theory and practice, evidence-based health education interventions and skills, and health education program development to assure that Veterans health education programs, activities, and services meet quality standards. Works with facility leadership to assure that the Veterans Health Education Program contributes to the facility's mission, goals, and objectives. Participates in the establishment and review of pertinent policies and procedures. Chairs the facility's interdisciplinary Veterans Health Education committee to assure interdisciplinary collaboration in the design and development of health education programs, activities, educational materials, and services for Veterans and family members. Assures that the Veterans Health Education Program has met all VHA Veterans Health Education Program requirements, and accreditation standards related to patient education. Serves as the principal point of contact for all Veterans Health Education communications and reporting between the facility, the VISN, VHEI/NCP, and other program offices. Develops effective working relationships with staff responsible for related programs and services. Provides regular reports to facility management on the status of Veterans Health Education programs, services and products Prepares, secures and manages the needed budget and other resources to support Veterans Health Education programs, products and services. Provides consultation and technical assistance to other program areas to integrate Veterans health education across the continuum of care within the facility. All other assigned duties. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, negotiable after selection Telework: This position is telework eligible at supervisor discretion-situational (ad-hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 554-61004-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

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 dentification 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.

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. 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). Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements. Grade Determinations: GS-12 Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 do you possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of program administration to establish program goals and objectives, coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.- Skill in developing training and reference materials. Ability to develop policies and procedures. Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development. Preferred Experience: Management of a Veterans Program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must pass physical with Occupational Health

Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Other Information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.