Description:
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the Chief Wellness Officer position.The Chief Wellness Officer is being announced on an interdisciplinary basis and can be filled by any of the following occupations/assignments: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), Registered Nurse (Program Manager), Supervisory Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator), or Psychology Program Manager.
Requirements:
Basic Requirements :United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
English Language Proficiency:
Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Registration:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.
Grade Determinations :
GS-13
Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-13 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of program administration to establish and modify program goals and objectives, coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.
- Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.
- Skill in developing training and reference materials.
- Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance).
- Ability to develop policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development.
Physical Requirements: The work is primary sedentary; however, the employee must be able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies.
Feb 28, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov