About Us:

The United States has the poorest maternal and birth outcomes of all developed countries with the underserved, Black, Brown, Indigenous communities disproportionately affected. Cayaba Care is working to drastically change the experience of affected communities by reimagining how we deliver meaningful and compassionate care to expectant moms.

Cayaba Care’s mission is to improve pregnancy, birth and the postpartum journey for women and their families by reimagining how maternity care is delivered. Our team is focused on building trust-based engagement and wrap-around support for expectant moms at home, in person and virtually to ensure they have all the social support they need for a successful and joyful pregnancy journey. We help our members with care navigation, doula support, assistance with lactation, nutrition, housing, transportation and a wide range of other needs. We leverage technology to support our virtual engagement that allows us to meet all our moms where they are.

We ensure that our members have trusted sources for support, resources, and information throughout their pregnancy, delivery and well into postpartum. Cayaba Care does not replace the primary obstetrician or doctor’s relationships. Instead, we support expectant mothers with all other health-related social needs not typically available through their doctors’ offices.

Our Values:

• Empathy is at the heart of everything we do. We must always center the experiences of the mothers and families we serve, as well as support and uplift one another.
• Collaboration is what makes us stronger. We achieve the greatest impact when we work together, share knowledge, and elevate each other’s strengths.
• Resilience reflects our ability to push through challenges, adapt in a fast-changing environment, and remain committed to our mission no matter the obstacles.

The Role:

Cayaba Care is looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our team and provide essential nutrition education and support to expectant and new moms, especially those facing high-risk pregnancies or managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and anemia.

In this role, you will be a trusted partner, supporting the health and well-being of moms and babies through individualized dietary plans, virtual consultations, and education to address their nutritional needs. This role will primarily serve our members in Shelby County and report to the Director of Care Operations.

Work Schedule:

This is a remote, contract position offering 10 hours a week with the potential for additional hours.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 nutrition care through virtual visits, text, or calls
• Lead virtual group nutrition education classes to empower moms with essential knowledge about managing pregnancy and improving health outcomes.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all care interactions
• Follow our Cayaba policies and procedures to ensure the highest standard for our members

Qualifications:

• National certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• State licensure to practice as a dietitian in Tennessee
• Experience working with perinatal patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or preeclampsia, inadequate weight gain, and anemia
• Experience working with families eligible for Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC programs
• A great listener and strong communicator, including the ability to apply motivational interviewing techniques and provide practical guidance with empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities such as member visits and messages
• Access to home internet and a phone with internet access
• Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn to document interactions and communicate effectively in our technology platforms such as AthenaOne, Welkin, and MacOs

Nice to haves but not required:

• IBCLC certification with experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Experience navigating and documenting in AthenaOne
• Fluent in Spanish
• Start-up experience, or adaptability in a fast-evolving environment