Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Centene Corporation

19h•$27 - $49•Remote

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. THIS POSITION IS REMOTE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WITH 10% TRAVEL TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AS NEEDED. THIS ROLE IS PART OF A NEW PROGRAM AND WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM. POSITION IS FULL TIME. WORK SCHEDULE IS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM WITH NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. CDE AND BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH STRONGLY PREFERRED. Position Purpose: The Registered Dietician provides clinical education regarding appropriate dietary practices specific to Disease Management conditions. The Dietician assists in structuring clinically indicated dietary plans for the self management and treatment of chronic conditions (anxiety, asthma, COPD, CHF, depression, diabetes). Serves as the SME for development of marketing/member materials and program KPIs Participates in program planning and update meetings. Partner with community based organizations around food related initiatives Participate in community/company events that have food related initiatives On occasion provide group education (eg. lectures, cooking demos) Provides one-on-one support and clinical education regarding best practice for dietary management of chronic conditions. Performs assessments and short term goal planning to identify resources needed to assist with the appropriate management of the chronic condition. Works from unscripted talking points and best practice guidelines to obtain pertinent information regarding the beneficiaries’ current treatment in order to complete a dietary assessment. Identifies gaps in knowledge and/or ability to self-manage diet. Guides conversation to identify beneficiary barriers to achieving optimal health and improved outcomes. Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures. Assists beneficiaries by referring them to appropriate organizational resources or contacts as indicated. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a health related field. required
2+ years Disease specific education required
RD - Registered Dietician Current, active unrestricted license required

Nice To Haves

CDE
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical education regarding appropriate dietary practices specific to Disease Management conditions.
Assists in structuring clinically indicated dietary plans for the self management and treatment of chronic conditions (anxiety, asthma, COPD, CHF, depression, diabetes).
Serves as the SME for development of marketing/member materials and program KPIs
Participates in program planning and update meetings.
Partner with community based organizations around food related initiatives
Participate in community/company events that have food related initiatives
On occasion provide group education (eg. lectures, cooking demos)
Provides one-on-one support and clinical education regarding best practice for dietary management of chronic conditions.
Performs assessments and short term goal planning to identify resources needed to assist with the appropriate management of the chronic condition.
Works from unscripted talking points and best practice guidelines to obtain pertinent information regarding the beneficiaries’ current treatment in order to complete a dietary assessment.
Identifies gaps in knowledge and/or ability to self-manage diet.
Guides conversation to identify beneficiary barriers to achieving optimal health and improved outcomes.
Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures.
Assists beneficiaries by referring them to appropriate organizational resources or contacts as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards