USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Dietitian - Home Based Primary Care Program Coordinator
USAJOBS is seeking a Dietitian for the Home Based Primary Care Program. The role involves management, supervision, and evaluation of care for patients enrolled in the HBPC and other VA in-home programs, ensuring effective delivery of services and compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Visioning, planning, staffing, directing, budgeting, evaluating and tracking the programs, and developing VA and community relationships
Accountable for developing, organizing, guiding, controlling, and evaluating programs and outcomes; daily attention to complex personnel management problems; participation in executive level decision making, and providing guidance and direction for the development and implementation of established standards of interdisciplinary practice
Assuring appropriate resources and designation for the support of the HBPC Program and safety of the staff
Direct supervision (or indirect oversight) and development of HBPC Supervisors
Development and continued effective functioning of the interdisciplinary health care team; recognizing and effectively utilizing the skills, knowledge and contributions of each team member
Collaborating with other HBPC Program Directors, VISN leadership, and VHA Central Office staff on issues of program development and operation
Ensuring positive outcomes of existing programs and new projects within his/her service
Providing leadership in managing programs to improve delivery of care, applies system redesign principles to improve clinical processes and enhance outcomes
Assuring fiscal responsibility for staffing, productivity, workload capture, and material resources
Participating in research activities and translates evidence into practice
Ensuring compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies standards
Qualification
Required
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)
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Knowledge of program administration to establish and modify 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 supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)
Ability to develop policies and procedures
Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
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