[Hiring] Registered Dietitian Nutritionist @Nashville Nutrition Partners

Role Description

The NNP Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to clients using a non-diet, weight inclusive approach. As the client’s lead nutrition advocate, they collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare team members for the purpose of providing the best care experience. NNP Dietitians maintain their expertise in nutrition by staying up to date with the latest nutritional research, intensely listening to and learning from their clients’ lived experiences, and leaning on the knowledge and wisdom of respected colleagues.

The NNP Dietitian is a team-player who thrives in a team environment. They regularly engage fellow NNP Team Members, actively participate in online team discussions, and provide feedback and support when needed. The NNP Dietitian recognizes their role in building and maintaining a strong company culture. They have the ability to be flexible to the daily changing needs of a young company and to handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.

This position is listed as part-time but has the ability to be full-time, given interest and NNP ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to clients using a non-diet, weight inclusive approach.
• Provide a minimum of 15 client-facing hours weekly.
• Use sound judgment and critical thinking when making client assessments and providing counseling to clients.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and clients in a timely and effective way.
• Act as a role model by displaying enthusiasm, positive problem solving and a commitment to help both NNP Team Members and the organization reach established goals.
• Contribute to marketing, community outreach, and consulting assignments as needed.
• Keep open, frequent communication with all members of the NNP team and participate in team meetings.
• Engage in and invest time and resources to ongoing professional learning, networking, and growth.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as required.
• Preference: provide in-person MNT once a week in our Nashville office.
• Have fun! This work is serious, but there is a lot of fun and enjoyment to be had or we’ll all burn out.

Skills & Knowledge

• Nutrition counseling skills in line with NNP Core Values (weight-inclusive and non-diet philosophies and principles, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
• Ethics of the dietetics profession.
• Experience seeing eating disorder clients.
• Team player outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve in challenging and complex situations.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to create space for your own mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 2-3 years' experience as a dietitian, experience with one-on-one counseling preferred.
• Strong verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Computer proficiency and intermediate to advanced skills using G Suite (Gmail, google drive, google calendar, etc.).
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to clients’ needs, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and maturity.
• Able to take initiative without direct supervision.
• Empathetic, compassionate, and patient.
• Self-aware so you’re able to learn, grow and take care of yourself.
• Friendly and excited to be a part of the NNP team!

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in Tennessee, or willing to become licensed.

Who Should Apply

YOU! Yes, you. Remember that you don’t have to meet 100% of the qualifications or be excellent in everything listed in the “Skills & Knowledge” section to apply. If you’re not up to speed in every area, tell us how you plan to grow, develop, and close your skill gaps. Everyone at NNP is actively working to improve. If you can recognize your strengths, be aware of opportunities for growth, and then commit yourself to that growth, then we are your people.

We believe that the lack of diversity in the dietetics profession disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society, including but not limited to BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ community. Because we are committed to providing excellent, equitable care to all people, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.