Dietitian
This position is located at the Cheyenne River Health Center Facility. This purpose of the position is to manage, supervise, plan, organize, direct, review, and evaluate the Dietary Program. Directly supervises the Dietary Cook Supervisor in the Dietary Department and Clinical Dietitian. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Serves as the consultant on nutrition care to the Health Center and maintains standards of food production and services, sanitation, and safety. Provides nutritional care for patients in the outpatient setting and collaborates with local hospital to provide discharge counseling. Works with adults and children of all ages in the nutritional treatment of various diagnoses (i.e., renal disease, hypertension, cancer, prediabetes, diabetes and diabetic complications, infections, accidents, trauma, and alcohol related disorders). Ensures that department expenditures are within allocated budget and that department supplies. equipment. etc., are ordered and purchased. Coordinates with clinic staff to maintain an up-to-date electronic diabetes registry in order to plan and track patient care and outcomes. Performs quarterly and annual diabetes audits and system of care reviews to determine standards of compliance and positive outcomes for patients with diabetes
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).