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Job SummaryAbout the Position: Ft Bragg is 2 hrs from the beach and 5 hrs from the Appalachian Mts with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. This central NC location enjoys seasonably weather year-round. Many facilities and services are offered: first class golfing venues and renowned universities, skeet range, riding stables, ice skating rink, fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full service banking, convenience shop, barbershop, and florist. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. performing a variety of technical duties in support of the provision of medical nutrition therapy; 2. assisting the dietitian in carrying out the dietary functions involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nutritional needs for short- and/or long-term patients; And 3. performing office automation duties utilizing a personal computer to input, store, retrieve, accumulate/manipulate data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Dietetics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesAssess patient need for supplemental feedings based on medical condition and diet tolerance.Record screening data, nutrition assessments and plans education provided to patient, as well as recommendations in patients' charts.Perform bulk nourishment quality assurance (QA) checks and monitors ward refrigerators for appropriate stocking and compliance and reports results to supervisory dietitian.Monitor patient eating problems and discusses them with nursing personnel to gain insight.Collaborate with other health care team providers (doctors, nurses, paraprofessionals, etc.) to ensure accuracy and timeliness of nutritional care provided.Review diet orders and updates food preferences and supplements in computerized cardex on a regular basis.Provide counseling for drug nutrient interactions and basic diet counseling as directed by the dietitian.Perform patient tray quality assurance(QA) checks to assess temperature, accuracy, appearance and timeliness of meal service and reports results to supervisory dietitian.Evaluate accuracy of tray assembly and nourishment planning procedures by checking with patients and ward staff for any problems that may arise with quality meal service.