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.

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 Dietitian to join our team. We are looking for a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist (32 hours/week) to provide clinical coverage and support in our senior living division. The RDN will support two of our facilities in Hagerstown (3 days/week) and Boonsboro (1 day/week).

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.

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

• 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 Functional experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian·
• Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccinations  

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.