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Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice - Oncology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

PermanentFull-timeSecurity clearance requiredClosed
Location
Tucson, AZ
Salary
$91,205 – $118,569/yr
Pay grade
GS 12
Openings
1
Posted
May 22, 2026
Closes
Closed Jun 22, 2026

Summary

Tucson VA HCS is hiring an Advanced Practice Dietitian with Board Certification as a Nutrition Oncology Specialist (CSO) or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) for the Oncology clinic. The role involves comprehensive nutrition assessments via the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and delivering high-quality care within an expanded scope. ALP Dietitians are clinical nutrition experts who apply their knowledge and research to develop, implement, and evaluate organizational initiatives.



Duties

Include but are not limited to:

Advanced Level Practice Dietitians are the subject matter experts in advanced clinical nutrition and uses knowledge, expertise, principles, and/or current research to lead dietitians and nutrition specialty care teams to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational initiatives. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
  • Leads dietitians and multidisciplinary specialty teams in developing nutrition-related services, policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Provides comprehensive medical nutritional care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) within specialty programs and various patient care settings.
  • Develops individualized nutrition interventions based on the latest research, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices.
  • Delivers nutrition education to individuals, groups, peers, licensed practitioners, medical students, interns, and residents as appropriate.
  • Offers consultative services regarding advanced therapies, policies, procedures, and research to ensure the delivery of high-quality nutritional care.
  • Develops, monitors, and manages practice-specific benchmarks aligned with standards of care and national initiatives.
  • Applies current knowledge, expertise, principles, and research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational initiatives.
  • Leads the implementation of new nutrition programs or changes in practice to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Establishes goals, measures outcomes, and reports progress to medical center committees, healthcare teams, and professional groups.
  • Leads staff, develops and validates competencies, and designs training activities.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM
Compressed/Flexible: This position is not authorized.
Telework: This position is authorized Ad-hoc telework. This is determined by the hiring manager.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99523S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Qualifications

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.
  • Registration: All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference.
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: Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice), GS-12.
  • Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).
  • Certification. Must hold an advanced practice certification from a nationally recognized certifying body such as the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or the National Board of Nutrition Certification. The certification must be directly related to the assignment being filled. For example, where the assignment requires diabetes management, a Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists certification is qualifying. Commonly held certifications include Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition; Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist-Advanced Practitioner; Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience and certification above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
    1. Skill in leading a team in the implementation of nutrition-related activities.
    2. Skill in utilizing evidence- based practice guidelines to establish or modify goals and improve patient outcomes.
    3. Ability to communicate in writing to develop policies and standard operating procedures.
    4. Ability to serve as a nutrition expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development.
    5. Ability to lead research or performance improvement studies.
    6. Ability to present complex nutrition information to a large group of health care providers to persuade and influence provision of care.

Preferred Experience: Must be a current Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC).

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Requirements

  • You 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.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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