Clinical Registered Dietitian (RD)/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at Cigna in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

This is a temporary work at home position and will eventually be working in the Pittsburgh office.

Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EST . Monday-Friday

Start Date: Must be able to start by August 2nd

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and/or digital customer nutrition-related support

• Empower customers to become an active participant in their own health outcomes

• Identify customer nutrition-related needs through targeted health assessments

• Provide customized diet based on diagnosis using the Nutrition Care Manual

• Utilize nutrition care indicators, biometrics, and motivational interviewing techniques to establish health improvement plans, set personalized evidence-based goals, and support customer in achieving improved clinical outcomes

• Be an active, motivated member on the interdisciplinary team; attend clinical rounds to discuss shared cases, establish next steps and accountable owners of action

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners through consults and referrals as appropriate

• Collaborate with internal and external matrix partners for care coordination

• Researches and refers customer to community resources (Diabetes classes, food assistance programs, food desert support etc.)

• Responsible for the adoption and demonstration of the Consumer Health Engagement cultural beliefs. Be a role model for the six cultural beliefs to drive personal accountability and organizational results.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD)/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with state licensure (as applicable)

• In good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

• At least 3 or more years of direct nutritional care in a healthcare setting, providing health education and nutrition coaching

• Experience and/or familiarity with the Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Care Manual

• Critical thinking skills to identify customer needs and recommend dietary care to meet their needs

• Ability to motivate customers towards health improvement

• Ability to work independently, be organized and focused, and effectively manage a daily customer caseload

• Excellent communication skills and time management

• Customer-centric focus

• Ability to proactively collaborate with clinical team, internal matrix partners and external client

• Understand and own a variety of clinical targets and outcome measurements

• Strong computer and software application skills

*Requires high-speed broadband wired internet with a modem. Cigna does not support satellite internet or hot spots*

Additional qualifications preferred

• Bilingual candidate


• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)


• Master's Degree

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.