Cayaba Care is seeking a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Registered Dietitian (RD), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our team. In this role, you will deliver essential, specialized nutrition education and support to expectant and new mothers, especially those navigating high-risk pregnancies or managing chronic health conditions. This position will primarily serve our members in Maryland and DC, and report to the Director of Care Delivery.
What You'll Do
- Deliver individualized perinatal and postpartum nutrition education via scheduled, virtual visits.
- Facilitate scheduled, virtual group classes for perinatal and postpartum nutrition, equipping mothers with essential knowledge for managing pregnancy and optimizing health outcomes.
- Ensure clear and precise documentation for all care interactions.
- Adhere to Cayaba policies and procedures to maintain the highest standard of care for our members.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Registered Dietitian (RD), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Current licensure to practice in Maryland and DC.
- Demonstrated experience in providing medical nutrition therapy to perinatal and postpartum individuals managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or preeclampsia, inadequate weight gain, and anemia.
- Experience serving families eligible for Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC programs.
- Exceptional listening and communication skills, including proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques and the ability to provide practical, culturally sensitive guidance with empathy.
- Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities, such as member visits and messages, in a fast-paced environment.
- Access to reliable home internet.
- Tech-savvy; proficient in using EHR and messaging platforms for documentation and communication.
Nice to Have
- IBCLC certification with relevant hospital or outpatient experience.
- Proficiency in navigating and documenting within AthenaOne EHR.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Experience in a start-up environment or strong adaptability to a fast-evolving organization.
Technical Stack
- EHR and messaging platforms.
Team & Environment
You will report to the Director of Care Delivery.
Benefits & Compensation
- Skip payment headaches: Cayaba manages the billing process for you and contracts directly with insurers.
- Help even more families: Cayaba finds the members and seamlessly connects you with them.
- Feel the power of a team behind you: Cayaba Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with our members in their first and second trimester, monitoring their health and connecting them with community resources for a healthy pregnancy.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Cayaba Care is an equal opportunity employer. Empathy is at the heart of everything we do. Collaboration is what makes us stronger. Resilience reflects our ability to push through challenges, adapt in a fast-changing environment, and remain committed to our mission no matter the obstacles.
