Nutritional Consultant - Registered Dietitian

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Nutrition Consultant – Registered Dietitian for a virtual, full-time position. In-person training sessions are required, with schedules including a weekday 8am-4:30pm EST shift and one weekly 12pm-8:30pm EST shift.

Hybrid/onsite elements may apply depending on location. This role emphasizes patient education, chronic disease nutrition counseling, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years counseling individuals on nutritional/dietary management for chronic disease.
• Requires current, valid, active, and unrestricted RD license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient understanding of nutritional goals and objectives.
• Provide nutritional counseling and education for patients with chronic conditions.
• Motivate patients to adjust their nutritional plan as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and health professionals to ensure plan adherence.
• Develop training modules for nurse consultants delivering care management.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Chronic Disease Management

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

RD License (Registered Dietitian)

Job description

Position Title: Nutritional Consultant – Registered Dietitian

Work location – Virtual. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm EST, with one 12pm-8:30pm EST shift a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient understanding of nutritional goals and objectives;
• Provides nutritional counseling and patient education for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions;
• Motivates patients to make changes or enhancements to their current nutritional plan;
• Collaborates with physicians or other health professionals to ensure adherence to prescribed plan of care;
• Develops training modules for nurse consultants providing care management services for participants.

Requirements

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience counseling individuals regarding nutritional/dietary management issues related to chronic disease; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires current valid active and unrestricted RD license.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences

• Previous experience with medical nutrition therapy is preferred.
• Knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and their corresponding nutritional therapies/treatments.
• Prior experience in acute care, long-term acute care (LTAC), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), or hospital settings preferred.

Job Details

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: MED > Licensed/Certified Allied Health Professional

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and 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 and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner. Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.