Registered Dietitian, Care Coach

Imagine360 • ,

5d • Remote

About The Position

Imagine360 is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian, Care Coach to join the team! The Care Coach is responsible for providing telephonic coaching and educational resources to people with chronic health conditions. Coaching topics include medication compliance, nutrition, physical activity, and care coordination. Responsibilities include assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Position Location: 100% Remote
Schedule includes 1-2 nights per week based on member needs.

In addition to performing standard Care Coach roles, the Registered Dietitian is involved in clinical decision-making and patient education. The scope of practice for dietetic work includes, but is not limited to:
Nutrition assessment - initial data collection and reassessment. Evaluate dietary intake, health and disease conditions for nutrition related consequences.
Nutrition diagnosis - Derive nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.
Nutrition intervention - Ensures nutrition plan content is based on the best available evidence.
Implement measures to promote a safe environment for clients and others
Respect the client's right to privacy by protecting confidential information
Promote and participate in education to a participant based on health needs
Clarify any treatment that is believed to be inaccurate, non-efficacious, or contraindicated by consulting with an appropriate practitioner
Know, recognize, and maintain professional boundaries of the nurse-client relationship
The Registered Dietitian will be a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. The Scope of Practice for Certified Diabetes Care and Education (CDCES) includes, but is not limited to:
Individualized assessment and education plan developed collaboratively by the individual and educator(s) to direct the selection of appropriate educational interventions and self-management support strategies.
Educational interventions directed toward helping the individual achieve self­ management goals
Periodic evaluations to determine attainment of educational objectives or need for additional interventions and future reassessments
A personalized follow-up plan developed collaboratively by the individual and educator(s) for ongoing self-management support
Documentation in the education record of the assessment and education plan and the intervention and outcomes
Knowledge in lifestyle counseling as is related to diabetes care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Dietitian license
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is required
• 2+ years of experience in direct participant coaching required
• Must have intermediate knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software; Internet software; Database software

Nice To Haves

• Dietitian master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic coaching, and information and referral services to program participants managing various chronic health conditions with clinical oversight assistance
• Assess participant needs using scripted assessments
• Communicate, as needed, with service delivery partners, physicians, and other health professionals to provide care coordination
• Review pertinent medical history, current diagnosis, and pharmaceutical data via information database system with clinical oversight
• Assist participant in forming realistic goals related to overall health
• Determine and provide relevant community and/or healthcare resources that help support participant's goals
• Promote wellness and provide education regarding preventative care measures
• Effectively assess, coach and graduate clients from care, resulting in appropriately managed caseloads
• Document participant activities and coaching/counseling sessions in established format in the case tracking software

Benefits

• Multiple Health Plan Options
• Company paid employee premiums for disability and life insurance
• Parental Leave Policy
• 20 days PTO to start
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Company contribution
• Professional development initiatives / continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in and support the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level