Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist

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. Forefront Healthcare is looking for a  Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist (8 hours/week)  in the Storrs, CT for one of our senior living accounts. You will work with an amazing team!

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 & skills to positively impact the health of our residents.

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Job description

• MUST have previous long-term care/senior living experience.
• Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to residents to meet the customer’s overall needs.

• Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for residents 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, policies, and CMS 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.

• 1-3 years of long-term care and Registered Dietitian experience.

• · Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree

  · Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian

  Forefront is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

Pay: $40.00-$45.00/hour

AP/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.