Description
Position SummaryThe Nutrition Educator will provide telephonic nutrition education to members/patients with chronic conditions as they learn to select, prepare and eat foods that are appropriate for their condition(s) as they participate in a chronic care meals program. Chronic conditions can include, but are not limited to diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. Utilizing a member/patient-centric approach, the nutrition educator will collaborate with the member/patient to explore the nutrition-related issues and topics that are most important to the member/patient. The nutrition educator will also help connect members/patients to other nutrition and condition resources available from the health plan or system or in their community.
This position will be remote and candidates MUST BE LICENSED IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR MARYLAND. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
Provide telephonic nutrition education sessions per member/patient; number of sessions offered varies, based on what program the member/patient is enrolled in
Document goals and care plan from education sessions in platform
Schedule follow-up calls with each member/patient
Develop nutrition education handouts and tools as needed
Identify community resources for clients as needed
Maintain and update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Other nutrition-related tasks as needed
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science or Dietetics
Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Active licensure in District of Columbia or Maryland
2+ years' experience providing nutrition education or counseling
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops computers and smartphones.
Work independently and has a strong sense of responsibility carrying out the required job duties with a minimum amount of daily supervision
Ability to make clinical decisions as they pertain to the appropriateness of nutrition education for each member/patient
Preferred Skills and Experience
Previous experience providing telephonic nutritional education or counseling
Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing and intuitive/mindful eating framework
Physical Requirements
Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
**Company Overview**
Mom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
**EEO**
Mom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.
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