Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics)

About the position

The Informatics Dietitian position will function within Nutrition and Food Services at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. They are the subject matter expert in nutrition informatics and NFS technology. The Supervisory Dietitian will oversee the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) providing administrative and technical supervision to the NCC employees. They supervise NCC wage grade and/or GS employees and provide oversight, leadership and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and assesses the workload and competency of all subordinate staff.
• Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS.
• Utilizes electronic programs to produce reports, analyze data and improve personnel efficiency and productivity in the NCC.
• Independently manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
• Enters and maintains ingredient information, recipes, nutritional information, and menus into the technology package.
• Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control.
• Leads a menu committee.
• Ensures recipes are standardized.
• Costs out recipes and assures they are within budgetary constraints.
• Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations.
• Signs menus indicating they are approved by a registered dietitian.
• Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.
• Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the NCC.
• Manages productivity reports for the NCC.
• Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures.
• Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date.
• Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees.
• Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.
• Supports patient satisfaction within NFS.
• Serves as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes.
• Manages and updates the service SharePoint site.
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Nice-to-haves

• Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems.
• Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met.
• Skill in developing training and reference materials.
• Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes.
• Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology.
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program