Registered Dietitian

Elevance Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for planning and conducting programs to educate patients about nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy. This role is with Federal Employee Program - FEP, a proud member of the Elevance Health, Inc. family of companies. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. It is a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders passionate about making an impact on members and communities. The company is transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner, serving approximately 100M+ people with an integrated whole health approach.

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS and minimum of 3 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Registered dietitian required.
• Must successfully pass CNSC exam within 12 months of hire and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

• Nutritional coaching experience for members with conditions such as CAD, COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, HTN, and HF.
• Ability to meet necessary internet speed requirements and adhere to work-at-home agreements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a nutrition assessment and obtains nutrition history from patient.
• Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Plans therapeutic diets and implements preparation and service of meals for patients in hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility.
• Instructs patients about the meal plan and dietary changes, and establishes goals and objectives to help meet the plan.
• Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up continuity of care.
• Documents nutrition care plans.
• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets.
• Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
• Educates staff on nutrition and diet therapy.
• Must successfully pass CNSC exam within 12 months of hire and maintain certification.

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 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
• financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees