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.

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team at a Senior Living Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA.

Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day!We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.

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Job description

• 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
• Provides nutrition advice to independent living residents
• Implement Health & Wellness initiatives

● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills

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.