Nutritional Consultant
About The Position
Nutritional Consultant This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Nutritional Consultant is responsible for providing nutritional/dietary consultations to participants in the patient management programs. How you will make an impact: Ensures patient understanding of nutritional goals and objectives; provides nutritional counseling and patient education for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions. Motivates patients to make changes or enhancements to their current nutritional plan. Collaborates with physicians or other health professionals to ensure adherence to prescribed plan of care. Develops training modules for nurse consultants providing care management services for participants. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Join our Talent Community and stay connected with company news, information, and future job opportunities. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner. Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.
Requirements
- Requires current valid active and unrestricted RD license.
- Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience counseling individuals regarding nutritional/dietary management issues related to chronic disease; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- For associates working within Puerto Rico who are member or patient facing either in a clinical setting or in the Best Transportation unit, a current PR health certificate and a current PR Law 300 certificate are required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures patient understanding of nutritional goals and objectives
- Provides nutritional counseling and patient education for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions.
- Motivates patients to make changes or enhancements to their current nutritional plan.
- Collaborates with physicians or other health professionals to ensure adherence to prescribed plan of care.
- Develops training modules for nurse consultants providing care management services for participants.
Benefits
- We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
