Wellness Nutritionist

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Wellness Nutritionist

  • 501733
  • Savannah, Georgia, United States
  • Human Resources
  • Business
  • Full-time
  • Staff

As a wellness nutritionist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of employees’ nutritional needs, including their dietary habits, medical history, and lifestyle factors. You will also analyze food intake to provide recommendations for balanced nutrition and healthier choices. This information will be used to create personalized meal plans tailored to their goals, preferences, and specific dietary needs. Additionally, you will monitor their progress to make necessary adjustments to their nutritional plans and offer guidance on weight management strategies such as calorie intake, portion sizes, and physical activity.

In this role, you will educate and advise individuals or groups on nutrition, portion control, and healthy eating habits. You will also lead nutrition workshops, seminars, grocery store tours, and presentations to promote awareness of healthy eating. Among other responsibilities, you will collaborate with health care professionals such as doctors and dietitians, to develop integrated health care plans. Additionally, you will keep accurate and confidential client records and stay current on the latest industry research, trends, and guidelines in nutrition to integrate them into practice.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively counsel and motivate others. They can manage multiple clients and tasks at the same time. The candidate can interpret scientific research and translate it into practical dietary advice while adhering to professional and ethical standards. They also have a strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and the role of nutrients in the body.

Minimum qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related discipline
  • Proficient in using computer software for nutritional analysis and meal planning
  • Familiar with dietary theories, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Experience in creation and delivery of interactive educational sessions, conducting nutritional assessments, and developing personalized dietary plans

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

  • Certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or equivalent

Travel required:

  • Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. 

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications. 

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