Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care . With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist at The Spine Hospital Neurological Center.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! Your benefits start the first day of the month following your start date. PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Check out our website : https : / / forefronthealthcare.com /

Bring that servant spirit and passion for people! Highly prefer that you have a senior-care background with strong analytic and management skills.

This is posted as an exempt position however could be a non-exempt role.

Job description

• MUST have previous hospital experience.
• Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer’s overall needs.
• Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
• Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
• Comply with regulatory standards both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents’ right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
• Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
• Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
• Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
• Implement Health & Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills to encourage changes in nursing and kitchen management.
• 3 years of healthcare / hospitals or Behavioral Health experience
• 3 years Registered Dietitian experience
• Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degre e
• Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian

Additional Information

Salary : $65,000.00-$70,000.00 / year

AAP / EEO Statement :

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.