Dietician- UW/Prevea Peds Specialties
This position will work approximately 8-16 hours per week
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Job Summary
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) advances Prevea's Population Health and Wellbeing initiatives by providing evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle counseling to patients and corporate wellness clients. This role promotes sustainable behavior change and whole-person health through individualized coaching, group education, and collaboration with care teams and corporate partners to prevent and manage chronic conditions, improve wellbeing, and enhance overall health outcomes.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing: Provide one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle counseling through programs like Prescription for Wellness and Corporate Wellness. Conduct comprehensive assessments and create individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and provider recommendations. Use medical nutrition therapy and behavior change techniques to support prevention and management of chronic diseases. Build trusting relationships through consistent communication, motivation, and accountability. Educate and guide patients in developing healthy habits that improve physical and emotional wellbeing. Deliver evidence-based tools and resources for informed nutrition and lifestyle choices.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Partnerships: Design and deliver tailored Healthy Lifestyle Programs for corporate partners. Provide individual and group nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing. Facilitate engaging group sessions on nutrition, weight management, and disease prevention. Develop and present educational workshops to promote proactive health management. Advise wellness committees on strategies that improve employee health and engagement. Partner with organizations to foster a culture of wellbeing and recognition of healthy habits.
- Team Collaboration & Department Support: Work with providers, nurses, and wellness specialists to deliver coordinated nutrition support. Collaborate with other staff to update educational materials and resources. Lead classes and workshops on prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle management. Stay current on wellness and nutrition trends and integrate best practices into programs. Support onboarding and training of new team members. Represent Prevea at community wellness events as a trusted nutrition expert. Maintain proficiency in EMR systems and wellness technology platforms for accurate, compliant documentation.
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
- Experience in Pediatric Nutrition Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
- Ability to form work/patient relationships with patients and peers.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
- Fosters teamwork through effective written and verbal communication with all Prevea colleagues.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of current trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements in employee wellness to inform the strategic design and continuous improvement of programs.
- Ability to maintain an organized approach to overseeing multiple programs and client groups within the department.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Dietitian through Commission on Dietetic Registration with current Wisconsin Certification or RD-eligible with expected achievement of RD status and Wisconsin Certification within 90 days of hire. within 90 Days Required
- CPR/Basic Life support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program Upon Hire Required
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Frequently
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Bend (Neck) - Constantly
- Bend (Waist) - Frequently
- Squat - Occasionally
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify