Dietitian

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located Naval Hospital Jacksonville and will provide nutrition care to patients with medical conditions requiring specialized nutrition care.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree in the field of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science in an educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• OR Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)) for dietitians or nutritionists.
• OR Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0630 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• One year of specialized experience which includes performing nutritional assessments based on laboratory data; implementing nutritional services or medical nutrition therapy; developing an individual nutrition plan; and assisting patients in creating long-term nutritional goals.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: nutrition sciences and biochemistry.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments that incorporate laboratory data.
• Establish nutrition diagnosis.
• Develop nutrition plans for individuals.
• Monitor individuals progress and make adjustments to nutrition plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Teach and perform educational presentations to groups.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level