Registered Dietician Nutritionist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Atlanta, GA

2h•$29 - $52•Remote

About The Position

The Integrated Registered Dietitian collaborates with nurse teams to identify and address members’ nutrition needs, connecting them with nutrition education and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Medical Nutrition Therapy visits as appropriate. The role provides guidance to nurses when nutritional gaps are identified and may speak directly with members to support their nutrition needs as part of holistic condition management. This remote role supports members through evidence-based health and nutrition education, behavior-change coaching, goal setting, and identification of useful resources. It also contributes to business-process monitoring and improvement by reviewing data and feedback, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing or updating relevant policies, procedures, and tools. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the role may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Dietitian license.
At least 3 years of experience in direct education and/or coaching individuals in disease prevention, health promotion, and behavior change.
Intermediate proficiency with PC-based word processing and database documentation, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of disease prevention, particularly cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and a basic understanding of exercise principles, nutrition, and weight management.
Ability to work and interact professionally with others as part of an interdisciplinary team and communicate in person, by phone, or by email.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and stay organized.
Ability to remain neutral, negotiate, and drive toward expected results.
Flexibility to work in both an office setting with colleagues and a self-structured, independent setting.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technology.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct logical audits and make fact-based recommendations using source-of-truth documentation.
Ability to collaborate, support team decisions, treat people with dignity and respect, and work effectively with people of varying skill and education levels.
Willingness to teach, learn, and consider innovative approaches to prevention and lifestyle-intervention services.
Commitment to continuing professional development, flexibility, and taking on new responsibilities.
Integrity and compliance, including maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and following UnitedHealth Group principles and business policies.
Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain licensure in additional states.

Responsibilities

Identify resources such as websites, mailings, and community resources to support members’ desired nutritional behavior changes.
Provide members with health, wellness, and nutrition education consistent with evidence-based guidelines, as appropriate.
Work with nurses to provide holistic health management and identify barriers to lifestyle, nutrition, and behavior improvements.
Identify and acknowledge resistance, understand its source, and use appropriate strategies to address it positively.
Collaborate with nurses to help members set health and wellness goals and action plans, including meaningful, relevant, long-term SMART goals.
Monitor business processes by collecting and reviewing data, shadowing end users, and reviewing relevant metrics to identify challenges, risks, and defects.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including senior leadership and end users, to support consistent use and application of solutions across functions and teams.
Use stakeholder feedback and process-performance information to identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Provide input into or develop policies, procedures, and work tools that support new or updated business processes.
Assess complaints and requests and troubleshoot and correct problems, including through helpdesk work and access to relevant systems.
Ensure that collected data and information are accurate and relevant to end users’ needs.
Identify risks and opportunities associated with current processes.
Stay informed about customer-specific details to provide high-quality customer service.