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Happy New Year to everyone, and congratulations to Sharon Anderson, our past president, on the birth of a baby girl (finally, she already has 3 boys!) named Kaia Sylvia Anderson on December 1st. She and her family are doing very well
I can't believe it's already 2006! You have all helped to make 2005 a great year. Your input has been valuable. Did you know that the majority of comments on the Fit and Healthy Vermonters Statewide Obesity Prevention Plan were from RD's? Please continue to speak out. That's how policy is changed.
Have you thought about your plans and goals for the next year? Can you make some room in your busy lives for VDA? Are there new ventures you'd like to see VDA address? Here are some ways to get involved:
- VDA Legislative Day, February 1st in Montpelier. This is a wonderful way to meet your legislator, inform them about nutrition issues and how RD’s can help. You don’t have to be a seasoned political activist to participate! Contact Joanne Heidkamp at jheidkamp@vtnohunger.org
- VDA Annual Meeting, May 4 & 5, Killington, VT. Come for a hike or bike or even ski prior to the networking dinner. Please contact Lara Borders, President-elect, at LBorder1@LFSUS.JNJ.com if you have any ideas or would like to help with planning. We hope to see you there!
- REGIONAL NETWORKING MEETINGS
Karen Dolan and the Nominating Committee have done an awesome job of reviving local networking opportunities. The Executive Board has set aside some monies to “jumpstart” this adventure. Please contact Karen Dolan at kdolan@vtnohunger.org if you would like to start a group in your area.
Please stay in touch via our website www.eatrightvt.org which is constantly evolving, and/or the VDA email Update. If you don’t currently receive the email update, let me know and I’ll add you to the list. If you have anything you would like to share with the membership, please email it to me.
Best wishes for a successful 2006!
Monica M. John, MS,RD,CD
VDA President 2005-2006
VTJohns@aol.com
879-2073
Future 2006 teleseminar topics include the Glycemic Index; the Art of Self-promotion; Sports Nutrition; Pediatric Obesity and Mypyramid tools; Hot Topics in Nutrition Support; and Nutrition for Special Needs. Watch the ADA website at http://www.eatright.org for details.
Popular past teleseminars are still available as audio events for group learning. CPEs are available for an additional processing fee. Check out what's available at:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/education_6925_ENU_HTML.htm
2005 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo audios are now available. Each CD-ROM contains both the audio presentations and handouts from one full day of programming. Or you can order just the audio on CD-ROM, if you prefer. Order one day or all three days! For more information, go to: http://www.softconference.com/251022
Log On and Learn: Free Self-Study Opportunities
ADA members may earn free CPE credits with new self-study opportunities:
A brand new self-study with free CPE is available for members: Try "The Star Method of Negotiating" the next time you interview for a new job or come up for a performance review. See how you can enhance your compensation package. One hour of CPE is available with this new self-study.
Also still available are the self-studies of the PubMed tutorial and the article: Promoting Healthy Eating Among Youth: Engaging Communities Through Multi-level Strategies. This was a session originally presented at FNCE in 2004. One hour of CPE is available with this new self-study.
To learn more about these self-studies, go to: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/education_3876_ENU_HTML.htm
The Commission on Dietetic Registration launched an on-line credential verification system in June 2005. To verify credentialed status on-line, please visit the CDR Web site at www.cdrnet.org and click on the On-Line Credential Verification Search icon. The system requires you to enter the practitioner's registration identification number and primary state of residence. You will be able to print a hard-copy verification statement that bears the signature of CDR's Senior Director.
Should you have any questions, CDR representatives are available at 1-800-877-1600, extension 5500.
If anyone is interested in any of these topics, contact Monica John and we can set up a site.
VDA’s Electronic Membership Survey
The VDA Executive Board would like to know how we can better serve our members and what can be done to improve the organization. We want to hear from you!
This electronic survey will only take a few minutes. Please submit your thoughts by January 23rd. Go to www.eatrightvt.org and click on Member Survey. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Final Call For Nominations
Think about the people with whom you work who have really impressed you with their enthusiasm, expertise or contribution to the profession. Maybe you should nominate them for an award!!
The following awards are given out by VDA or ADA:
VDA awards are:
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY)
Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
The Vermont Pyramid Award
The Outstanding Dietitian of the Year award
National Awards:
National award descriptions can be found on the Member only Web page.
Please submit nominations by January 15th to Carol Frary - Carol.Frary@uvm.edu by January 15th or click here to fill out a VDA Awards Nominating form.
News from ADA
“Pediatric Overweight: Position Statement and Evidence” is available online for member review and input.
Hot Topics … The Association Positions Committee has developed this new member benefit to rapidly respond to questions about food and nutrition issues in the news. Visit this link to read the first “Hot Topic” on the Glycemic Index. More are on the way.
ADAF’s Disaster Relief Fund … has awarded $77,850 so far to 48 individuals and their families who were affected by the recent devastating hurricanes, and the review committee is considering 13 new applications. Many ADA members were forced to relocate, lost jobs and are searching for employment or rebuilding their businesses. Several applicants suffered through medical emergencies in addition to evacuation and severe home damage. And a number of members requested help in rebuilding their professional resources. Thanks to all members who have contributed to the Disaster Relief Fund; I encourage everyone to assist your fellow members in helping this fund grow and continue. You may give online by clicking http://www.eatright.org/obc or by returning a pledge form found at http://webdietitians.org/Public/Files/donationcardforappealonline.pdf. All gifts of $50 or more will be acknowledged in the ADA annual Donor Report.
During the past few months the nominating committee has been busy contacting VDA members and creating the 2006 slate of candidates for vacant VDA Executive Board positions. The ballot is being finalized this month and voting will begin in February. This year VDA will take the lead from ADA and use an electronic voting process. For members that do not have access to the internet, a hard copy of the ballot will be mailed to them. We believe that the electronic ballot will make voting easier and more cost effective for members.
In addition to working on the 2006 ballot, the nominating committee has been moving forward with the development of Regional Networking Meetings. We have identified a number of members that would like to serve as Regional Coordinators and we hope to have some of the first Regional Networking Meetings this spring. The meetings will serve as an opportunity for members to network with other nutrition professionals in their area and determine meeting goals as a group. If you would like more information about the meetings or are interested in serving as a Regional Coordinator, please contact us.
- Nominating Committee
Krissy Bolton, Nominating Committee Chair - Kristen.Bolton@vtmednet.org
Karen Dolan, Nominating Committee Chair-elect – kdolan@vtnohunger.org
Lisa Robinson, Nominating Committee Member - lisarobins80@yahoo.com
Congratulations to….
Lynn Greiger for receiving the Distinguished Member Award for the Dietitians in Development and Psychiatric Disorders DPG presented to her at FNCE in St. Louis.
SAVE THE DATE!
May 4th (evening networking dinner) and
May 5th (full day program), 2006
Please Mark Your Calendars for this Great Event!
We hope to see you all there!
Job Openings
Public Health Nutritionist---Vermont Department of Health, St. Albans District Office Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, Days
Job Description: Counseling and instructional work at a professional level involving nutritional, dietary and food management services to individuals, families, staff, and community groups for the Department of Health within an assigned geographic area. The role involves interaction with physicians, nurses, district staff, program clients, consumer groups and community agencies. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a district director with nutrition consulting assistance available from a higher level nutritionist professional.
Examples of Work: Assists in developing objectives, establishing priorities and evaluating the nutrition program, with particular emphasis upon the needs of the assigned district. Provides and evaluates nutrition services such as diet counseling to individuals and groups with identified nutritional needs. Serves as nutrition consultant to other staff members, including physicians, nurse practitioners and public health nurses. Conducts nutrition and food service education programs for professional and allied health staff, consumer groups, program clients and other community agencies. Prepares and uses a variety of educational materials and visual aides. Explains the nutrition program and maintains cooperative relations with civic, educational and other groups concerned with public health and nutrition. Participates in the orientation of new staff to WIC and related nutrition policies and procedures. Assists in planning and conducting studies, and in obtaining data, on the relationship of dietary factors to health and disease. Uses client data base to assess current nutritional status, identify potential problems, and to develop, implement and evaluate a care plan. Plans extra monitoring and assistance procedures for high risk clients. Coordinates client services with other services provided by the Health Department and other departments in the Agency of Human Services. Interprets and explains program services to clients in terms they can understand. Reports and summarizes progress and activities at regular intervals. Performs related duties as required.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or foods and nutrition.
If interested in the position, please apply online at http://www.vermontpersonnel.org/.
CHRONIC DISEASE NUTRITIONIST -- Fit and Healthy Vermonters Obesity Prevention Program, Vermont Department of Health
Burlington, Full time
Job Code 446400
Reference 21043
Pay Grade 22
Starting salary for pay grade 22 is $17.66
Who May Apply
This position is open to all internal and external applicants.
Please note that this position is open until filled. The State of Vermont posts vacancies for a minimum of ten days. Positions posted as open until filled can be removed at any time after the initial ten day period. After the initial posting period, departments may begin interviewing and may close the posting without notice
General Job Description
This nutritionist position located in the Division of Health Improvement will take a lead role in developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition focused initiatives for the Vermont Department of Health Obesity Prevention Program. Includes planning, research, development, implementation and coordination of chronic disease nutrition programs for the Vermont Department of Health. Develops policies and procedures for the administration of nutrition related programs at the state and local level. Duties are performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with a Masters degree in a nutrition, public health, health education or community organization and experience in program planning preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition. Working knowledge of social, cultural, and economic issues as they apply to public health nutrition. Ability to develop nutrition education curricula. Ability to plan or provide for nutrition-related training. Ability to provide direct nutrition and dietary services. Ability to analyze and evaluate nutrition data and services. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Foods and Nutrition AND at least two years experience at a professional level in nutrition or dietetics with at least one year in a public health or community nutrition program.
Graduate coursework in Public Health Nutrition or Foods and Nutrition may be substituted for the experience on a semester for six months basis.
Note: Must be a Registered Dietician or RD eligible as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but require some travel for which private means of transportation must be available. Extensive interaction with a broad spectrum of public and private groups and individuals will occur. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
How to apply: This position is posted on the state's Personnel Website http://www.vermontpersonnel.org/. For additional information about this position, please contact Susan Coburn MPH, RD Obesity Prevention Program Administrator at 802-951-5151 or scoburn@vdh.state.vt.us.
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHIEF
Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, Vermont
Contact or website: Job specifications, minimum qualifications and the online application can be found at www.vermontpersonnel.org
For additional information, contact Don Swartz, MD, Director, Division of Health Improvement at 802-863-7269 or dswartz@vdh.state.vt.us
Deadline: Open until filled
Pay Grade: 27 - Starting salary for pay grade 27 is $49,462
General Job Description: This is a key leadership position within the Department of Health, providing policy, direction, planning, and program development work on physical activity and nutrition. The Nutrition and Physical Activity Chief will be a key leader providing policy, planning, and consultative expertise on physical activity and nutrition. The position works with a team of public health professionals to recommend innovative approaches that reflect all dimensions of health, including the individual and family, organizations, and public policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong program administration and public policy background. Work is performed under the general supervision of the director of the Division of Health Improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition, physical activity and public health. Considerable knowledge of nutrition as it relates to health and disease. Working knowledge of social, cultural, and economic issues as they apply to public health nutrition. Knowledge of community based program development and delivery. Ability to use research/ evaluation principles and procedures. Knowledge of best practices/evidence based services in nutrition and physical activity. Ability to use of population rather than client specific strategies. Ability to motivate/involve others and supervise effectively. Ability to think creatively to propose new strategies for accomplishing assigned tasks. Knowledge of community based program development and delivery. Ability to use research/ evaluation principles and procedures. Knowledge of best practices/evidence based services in nutrition and physical activity. Ability to use of population rather than client specific strategies. Ability to motivate/involve others and supervise effectively. Ability to think creatively to propose new strategies for accomplishing assigned tasks. Ability to think systematically, see connections, link programs and systems. Ability to analyze and evaluate nutrition data and services. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree or higher in nutrition AND at least five years professional level experience health care or public health with at least 3 years in public policy, administration or supervision.
OR
Doctorate in medicine with at least 6 credits in nutrition AND at least five years professional level work in health care or public health with at least 3 years in public policy, administration or supervision.
OR
Bachelors in nutrition PLUS a masters degree or higher in public health or public administration AND at least five years professional level work in health care or public health with at least 3 years in public policy, administration or supervision.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in promoting fitness/exercise.
Licensure: Registered Dietitian or Licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy is required
Working Conditions
Duties are typically performed in a standard office setting. Some travel is required for which private means of transportation should be available. Incumbent may need to work evenings or weekends and speak before public groups.
Bionutrition Research Manager, The University of Vermont General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) located at Fletcher Allen Health Care (FAHC)
Burlington, Vermont, Full-time position
The GCRC is a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded facility that provides scientists the infrastructure necessary for the safe and efficient conduct of high quality clinical research in a broad range of research areas. The GCRC offers support for both Inpatient and Outpatient studies and offers services to investigators in the areas of Administration, Nursing, Nutrition, Laboratory (Biochemistry, Physiology, Imaging Core, and Mass Spectrometry), Biostatistics, Informatics, and Pharmacy. The Bionutrition Research Manager regularly interacts with research volunteers, investigators, GCRC staff, and the staff of the hospital Nutrition Department. The position reports directly to the Administrative Director of the GCRC.
Position responsibilities include:
- Managing the GCRC Bionutrition Core
- Directing the activities of the GCRC Bionutrition staff
- Overseeing the operation of the metabolic kitchen and ensuring compliance with hospital and federal requirements.
- Collaborating with investigators in the development & implementation of research nutrition methodologies for clinical research protocols
- Maintaining nutrient intake data bases and nutrient analysis software
- Assessing, screening & educating research volunteers as dictated by the research protocols
- Educating and training dietetic students and interns
- Tracking utilization of Bionutrition services and providing input for GCRC reports and grant applications
Required Qualifications: Successful candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with the ability to obtain Vermont Certification. Experience in both clinical and research aspects of nutrition strongly preferred. A Master of Science degree in a relevant field and management experience are also preferred.
Interested parties can contact the GCRC Administrative Director, Laurie Lester, PhD. She can be reached at 802-847-3733 or laurie.lester@vtmednet.org.