Dietitian

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement a comprehensive specialized nutrition and dietetic plan for inpatient and outpatients, providing preventative and therapeutic nutrition services for overall healthcare. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Collaborates with the team members of the patient care team to ensure coordination with the overall care plan. Prepares nutrition care plans for each patient/family with short-term and long-term goals that are mutually developed and adopted. Reviews medical record to identify risk factors and medical history. Evaluates patient information/data in order to identify their needs for specific interventions, services and education programs. Provides counseling that is evidence based and patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient Plans appropriate nutrition therapy for the prevention of diseases and for treatment of a variety of disease states. Educates the patient on appropriate culturally appropriate nutrition therapy. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates nutrition materials and for clinic patients. Participates in ongoing monthly reports and performance improvement activities based on the service units established criteria and guidelines. Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. Requirement: IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. This announcement is advertised as Open Until Filled, the first application cutoff date for referral consideration will be 10 business days after the announcement opens and every 10 business days thereafter until filled. This position is also being advertised under ESEP/MP announcement number IHS-26-NN-13045877-ESEP/MP. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work performed through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, and social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities of each position held, beginning and ending dates of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. Basic Requirements: Individual Occupational Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following requirements for all grade levels: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics(external link) (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AN

Salaire : $61,722 – $97,087/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.ihs.gov/OHR/pay-and-benefits/insurance/

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