Job Description
Join our team as a Nutrition Educator and unlock your potential to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals managing chronic conditions! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to provide telephonic nutrition education, guiding members and patients in selecting, preparing, and consuming foods that cater to their specific health needs. As a fully remote opportunity, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a modern work style, coupled with a competitive salary and the satisfaction of driving success in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the Position:
The Nutrition Educator will play a vital role in our chronic care meals program, designed to support individuals with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease. You will adopt a member-centric approach, collaborating closely with patients to identify and address their unique nutrition-related concerns and topics that matter most to them. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing telephonic nutrition education sessions tailored to each member's enrollment in various programs
- Documenting goals and care plans from educational interactions
- Scheduling follow-up calls and developing educational materials
- Identifying community resources to further assist clients
- Maintaining and updating professional knowledge through ongoing education and networking
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science or Dietetics
- Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Active licensure in the District of Columbia or Kentucky
- At least 2 years of experience in providing nutrition education or counseling
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to make clinical decisions regarding the appropriateness of nutrition education for each member/patient
Nice-to-haves include:
- Active licensure in Kentucky
- Previous experience providing telephonic nutritional education or counseling
- Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing, and intuitive/mindful eating framework
We Encourage You to Apply!
Even if you don't feel like a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for great people to join our friendly team and make a difference in the lives of our members. Apply Now
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