Registered Dietician Nutritionist

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

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a health related field. required
2+ years Disease specific education required
 

Licenses/Certifications:

RD - Registered Dietician Current, active unrestricted license required

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act