Job Listing: Dietitian (Home Based Primary Care)
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Nashville, TNThe incumbent serves as the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Nutrition Specialist Dietitian, for TVHS.
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Nashville offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Nashville, better known as 'Music City USA,' is the capital of Tennessee and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee does not have a state income tax.
Major Duties
The incumbent serves as the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Nutrition Specialist Dietitian, for TVHS. The specialist is a professional member of the interdisciplinary HBPC team. The specialist is considered the medical nutrition expert for HBPC and is responsible for the medical nutrition treatment of veteran beneficiaries on the HBPC program. The dietitian is also responsible for providing professional guidance and education in the medical nutrition care of HBPC patients for medical residents, fellows, nursing, allied health, and dietetic students. The incumbent will travel to the homes of eligible veterans within a 60 mile radius of the Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN.INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.ADDITIONALLY:All applicants (internal/external) must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment. Failure to keep license current will result in removal from position
All applicants must complete and submit with required paperwork, CSC Form 665, Ability to Drive Safely (August 1969 Revision) and submit it with their application. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT: http://www.dod.state.hi.us/hro/HRO%20Forms/CSC%20Form%20665.doc
How to Apply
Your application package must be received in Human Resources no later than 4:30 central standard time on the closing date of the announcement.
Submit all paperwork requested via email (pamela.hays@va.gov), via fax: 615-867-5782 - include number of pages sent, or via USPS to Department of Veterans Affairs, TVHS, 3400 Lebanon Pike, HR (05) Attn: Pam Hays, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
You must submit VA Form 10-2850c and CV for the position for which you are applying, include three references.
You must submit form Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306). The Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306) is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms.
You must submit CSC Form 665, Ability to Drive Safely (August 1969 Revision) and submit it with their application. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT: http://www.dod.state.hi.us/hro/HRO%20Forms/CSC%20Form%20665.doc
Transfer and/or Reinstatement applicants must provide last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and most recent annual performance evaluation, if a current Federal employee.
You must submit a copy of your licensure and a photocopy of your transcripts. Original transcripts will be required when selected.
If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your final discharge papers (DD-214) that documents the type of discharge received. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must also complete SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference,' furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15. This form is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/.
Applications mailed using Government postage or through an internal Federal Government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Pam Hays
Phone: (615) 867-6000 ext 6871
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
3400 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee).
Additional experience GS-11: One year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9.
Licensure: All applicants must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Physical Standards/Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
English Language Proficiency. Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407 (d). [No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity who is not proficient in written and spoken English].
All technical, legal and regulatory requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education: Degree: dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science.
Dietitian: For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by The American Dietetic Association (ADA) in effect at the time of graduation. Information on ADA-approved curricula may be obtained from The American Dietetic Association, 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (Professional registration as a registered dietitian (R.D.) is evidence of meeting ADA requirements.
Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Fingerprints required.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Nashville | |
| Experience:Any | State: Tennessee | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:37211 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 54,494.00 - 70,843.00 USD per year
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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