Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist

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!" 

Sign-On Bonus of $2,000.00!

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist for a
beautiful behavioral health hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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
patients.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!!! Your benefits start the first day of the month
following 30 days of employment. PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental
Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Performs age-specific nutrition assessments for our diverse inpatient and outpatient population based on historical, clinical, and lab data, including nutrition-focused assessments when indicated to identify patients at risk of malnutrition.
• Provides appropriate interventions and initiates individualized nutrition care plans utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
• Provides education on therapeutic diets, eating disorders, and healthy nutrition to patients and/or caregivers based on the patients' needs and provider consults. This includes an assessment of the patient's learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level of the patient.
• Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs that lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes.
• Comply with regulatory standards – both Federal and State, and accrediting agencies, adhering to confidentiality, Joint Commission regulations, HIPAA regulations, policies, and CMS regulations.
• Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary programs.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen.
• Proficient computer skills.       
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession.
• Required to provide weekend and holiday coverage on rotation to provide consistent nutrition care to patients.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required: bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
Preferred: master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

● Must be a Registered Dietitian or meet eligibility requirements for
certification as a Registered Dietitian.
● Preferred 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian
experience.
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills

Additional Information

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

Sign on Bonus: $2,000.00

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.