Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director)

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Duties

The Dietetic Internship Director will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in N&FS policies and procedures and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics as well as uphold the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics. Serves as Hospital Liaison to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Communicates all ACEND standards, policies and procedures to Nutrition and Food Services. Maintains a file of communications. Submits documentation and information required by ACEND, including annual report, surveys, information about major program change, ongoing accreditation documents as required, etc Plans and facilitates the ACEND accreditation site visits. Organizes and writes self-study for re-accreditation in accordance with requirements of the ACEND. Establishes the selection criteria for application to the DI Program. Communicates program changes in the program to interns and preceptors. Coordinates preceptor training and education. Participates in the orientation and training of new staff as necessary. Manages and Supervises Dietetic Internship (DI) Experiences. Develops short and long-range operational goals for the Dietetic Internship. Conducts regular meetings with preceptors to discuss program goals and objectives and any relevant issues. Works closely with other VHA Dietetic Internship Directors to coordinate educational and training efforts throughout VHA. Supports performance improvement activities for intern projects by participating in the development of nutritional care and evaluation criteria, collecting continuous quality improvement data, monitoring outcomes, and initiating corrective actions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule : TBD
Telework : Not Suitable
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Available
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Supervisory Probationary Period: May be required to perform a one year supervisory probation period.

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