Registered dietician nutritionist - remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Integrated Registered Dietitian is responsible for collaborating with nurse team to identify and address nutrition opportunities to guide member toward nutrition education, RDN/MNT visit(s). Collaboration with the Integrated Registered Dietitian adds to the holistic approach you will take with helping members improve their condition management.

The Integrated Registered Dietitian role will provide support when a nurse identifies nutritional gaps and when a nurse needs additional guidance to support a member’s nutrition needs and speak with members as appropriate.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am EST - 7:00 pm EST

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify potential resources (e.g., websites, mailings, community resources) to provide support to promote success of member's desired nutritional behavior change
• Provide education to members on health and wellness, nutritional information that is consistent with Evidence Based Guidelines as appropriate
• Work with nurses to provide members with holistic health management and identify barriers or obstacles to making lifestyle, nutritional and behavior improvements
• Identify resistance, understand and acknowledge the source, and use appropriate strategies to diffuse resistance in a positive way
• Work collaboratively with nurses to help their members to set health and wellness, nutritional goals and action plans, setting long term and meaningful, relevant SMART goals for each objective
• Monitor on-going progress of business processes (e.g., collect and review data; shadow end users; review pertinent metrics) to identify potential challenges, risks, and/or defects
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership; end users) to ensure consistent use and application of solutions across functions and teams
• Utilize stakeholder (e.g., senior leadership; end user) feedback and/or process performance information to identify potential continuous improvement opportunities
• Provide input into and/or develop relevant policies, procedures, and/or work tools to support new or updated business processes
• Field and assess complaints and/or requests to troubleshoot and correct problems (e.g., work helpdesk, access relevant systems)
• Ensure obtained data and information are accurate and relevant to meet end users' needs
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with current processes
• Stay abreast of all customers specific details, to ensure high quality customer service

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestrictive Registered Dietician license
• 3+ years of experience in direct education and /or coaching individuals for disease prevention, health promotion and behavior change
• Intermediate level of proficiency in PC-based word processing and database documentation (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of disease prevention (cardiovascular and diabetes) and basic understanding of exercise principles, nutrition, and weight management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to get additional licensure in additional states

Training and Skills (include professional licenses and certifications):

• Demonstrated ability to work and interact with professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to communicate in person, by phone, or via email in a professional and friendly manner
• Demonstrated ability to accept constructive feedback for continual improvement
• Demonstrated ability to add to a team atmosphere where a team approach is highlighted and valued
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-motivated with good organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain a neutral party, negotiate, and drive to expected result
• Proven self-motivated, flexible person who can flourish in an office setting with colleagues as well as in a self-structured independent setting
• Proven quickly learn and adapt to new technology
• Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven capable to apply and conduct a logical approach to audits to arrive at fact-based recommendations based on source of truth documentation

Competencies and Best Practice for High Performers:

• Act as a team player
• Show commitment to team success over personal success
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
• Relate to others in an open and accepting manner
• Contribute ideas and support decisions made by the team and the organization
• Treat people with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate accountability and high performance
• Display insight into human behavior and can communicate and interact with individuals at varying levels of skill and education preparation
• Willingness to teach, learn and be open to new and innovative ways of delivering prevention lifestyle intervention services
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
• Flexible, open to new ideas, and willing to take on new responsibilities
• Contributes to achieving the company’s mission
• Challenge oneself to raise own performance level
• Demonstrate integrity and compliance
• Model UnitedHealth Group's Principles of Integrity and Compliance, and adhere to our business principles
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.