Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job oversees the daily operations and executes the strategic plan for department, including but not limited to, gathering recipes, conducting nutritional analysis to certify and approve new community partners, developing and maintaining partner relationships, ensuring accuracy of company branding, managing social media accounts, and assisting the Public Relations and Marketing teams as needed. Works closely with their one-over leader to track ROI and continually improve results. Works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to develop and support initiatives that are beneficial to the company. Executes result-driven initiatives and works independently under the direction of one-over leader.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Culinary Medicine or a related field

Preferred - Master's Degree in Public Health

Work Experience

Preferred - 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Dietetic intern, working in Culinary Medicine, or other Wellness-driven industry

Certifications

Preferred - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience using recipe analysis software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships with internal and external partners.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in difficult situations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in successfully managing social media account.
• Food photography and editing skills.

Job Duties

• Onboard and certify new community partners to achieve pre-determined annual goal per year per region.
• Meet with community partners to perform recipe analysis for agreed upon menu items.
• Ensure accurate company branding with Menu spot checks in person on regular pre-determined schedule to confirm branding is accurate and new items added.
• Coordinate and participate in strategically planned community events.
• Manage social media accounts and mobile application featuring key initiatives and community partners.
• Assists the Marketing and Public Relation team as needed to cross-promote the company and related services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.