Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Part-Time)

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 a  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team at a regional hospital in Pearsall, TX .

This part-time Dietitian will work onsite 8 hours per week, and includes a $50 gas stipend.

The RD will lead and direct the functions of clinical nutrition services; nutrition assessment, counseling / consultation, performance improvements ensuring high quality nutritional care is provided to patients while meeting Federal, State and local standards.

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

Job description

• Prefer previous healthcare 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

as a Registered Dietitian

Additional Information

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.