To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to veterans?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Working with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers an opportunity for a rewarding health care career serving our nations Veterans. Your work in this position will give you the opportunity to serve patients who have served our nation like you have.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System Tuskegee, AL. In this position you will perform a variety of duties in the Allied Health Services in support of the Nutrition and Food Service, and on the patient care units in support of the clinical dietitians. These duties require knowledge of the principles of nutrition in health and disease, knowledge of nutrition education and counseling techniques, knowledge of food preparation, service, and delivery, modified diet terminology and restrictions and computer operations.
The major duties and responsibilities include:
Printing lists, reports, labels, and tray tickets following established schedule;
Adjusting diet patterns to meet patients' individual preferences, tolerances and restrictions;
Conducting patient education and counseling;
Calculating results of patient nutrient intake studies;
Documenting care plan in the medical record;
Interviewing patient to obtain information on food-related allergies and intolerances, alterations in appetite, unplanned weight change, etc.;
Calculating patients' calories and caloric needs;
Evaluating and recording patients' understanding of nutritional counseling; and
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
**RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. The English Language proficiency statement appears on the Assessment Questionnaire.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have successfully completed a course of study in an accredited college leading to an associates degree in Dietetic Technology with an emphasis in Nutrition Care or the equivalent post-secondary education. Education must have included instruction in nutrition care/diet therapy, the natural sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, biochemistry), social sciences (e. g., psychology, sociology), food sciences, medical terminology, communications and education. In addition, qualifying education must include supervised field experience in a hospital or similar clinical setting.
EVALUATION OF EDUCATION: An associates degree in Dietetic Technology (Nutrition Care) from a program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is preferred. Because the occupational study on which this standard is based showed graduates of these programs to be better equipped to provide substantive assistance and support to Clinical Dietitians, candidates demonstrating possession of this will be given preferential consideration in the applicant evaluation process.
Applicants with an associates degree in Dietetic Technology without a designated subspecialty which included instruction in the subjects described in the preceding "Education Requirements" section , also meet minimum requirements.
Individuals holding a Bachelors degree in Dietetics also meet the requirements of this position, but if it lacks the associate degree Dietetic Technician programs it will not be given preferential consideration in the applicant evaluation process.
Candidates with an associates degree in Dietetic Technology with an emphasis in Food Service Management generally do not possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) required in a CDT position unless their degree has been supplemented by additional courses in nutrition care or by clinical experience which demonstrates possession of the required KSAOs.
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To qualify for the GS-5 grade level you must meet one of the following: You must have at least six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level which must be close to the work of this job and has required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques to successfully perform the duties of this position. Qualifying specialized experience may include: interviewing patients and using pre-established criteria to identify patients at nutritional risk; gathering information from, and documenting in the medical record; developing nutritional care plans for patients not at nutritional risk; monitoring and assisting in the evaluation of food intake; adjusting meal patterns and nourishments for selected patients to accommodate preferences and tolerances; counseling selected patients about their prescribed diets; and teaching selected classes for groups of patients. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Knowledge of routine diets and diet restrictions; and knowledge of nutrition/medical terminology.
Skill in performing various clerical duties in a medical office.
Ability to communicate with individuals from varying backgrounds and with various medical and physical
Knowledge of Nutrition and Food Services computer software programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Much of the work is sedentary - the person in this position may sit comfortable to do most of the work. There is periodic walking throughout the hospital, standing, and carrying light items such as medical records and instructional materials.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Please refer to this checklist to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.
Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed " SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference ," (go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf ) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants will be ranked based on four quality groups, as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilities (go to http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp ). For additional information on these, and other special appointing authorities, refer to this checklist or contact the hiring Human Resources Management Service at 2400 HOSPITAL ROAD
TUSKEGEE, AL 36083
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OTHER INFORMATION:
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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