Registered Dietitian - Home Health

MAOFP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

OptumCare, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Registered Dietitian for home health in Nevada. You will assess nutrition needs, create individualized care plans, and educate patients and families to improve health outcomes.

Work within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accurate documentation in the medical record. The role requires active Nevada RD licensure, 1+ year experience, CPR, and a valid Nevada driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics or closely related field.
• Active Nevada Registered Dietitian license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain on hire.
• 1+ year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and email apps.
• Knowledge of dietetic standards of practice and regulations.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and patient education skills.
• Valid Nevada driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients, families, and caregivers in home health.
• Educate on dietary principles, meal planning, and cost-conscious nutrition.
• Adapt recommendations to patients’ preferences and conditions.
• Reassess and modify care plans during follow-up visits.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the medical record.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Documentation

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition/Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a critical role in supporting patients in the home health setting by assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and providing education that promotes positive health outcomes. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will guide patients and caregivers in making informed dietary decisions, adapting recommendations to each individual's lifestyle, medical condition, and treatment goals. This role combines clinical expertise, patient education, and collaborative care coordination to help improve overall health and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans that are incorporated into the patient's plan of care
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, outcomes, and recommendations
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers in the home setting
• Educate individuals on dietary principles, meal planning, food selection, and cost-conscious nutrition strategies
• Adapt nutritional recommendations to accommodate patient preferences, lifestyle needs, and medical conditions
• Reassess and modify nutrition care plans as needed through ongoing follow-up visits
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation within the medical record, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to communicate patient progress and support treatment goals
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and professional standards
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Active and unrestricted Registered Dietitian license in the State of Nevada
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
• Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and email applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of current dietetic standards of practice and applicable state and federal regulations
• Demonstrated solid verbal, written, organizational, and patient education skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize tasks and communicate clinical objectives
• Valid Nevada driver's license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance that meets organizational requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field
• Home health, community health, or post-acute care experience
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and chronic disease management
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Bilingual language skills

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 salary for this role will range from $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.