Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

5 days ago


Gurnee, Illinois, United States Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services Full time
Job Title: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Come elevate your career with Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services, a company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare". We are seeking an enthusiastic leader to join our team in the Pleasent Prairie, WI area for one of our senior living accounts.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist who is passionate about delivering the highest level of nutrition care to residents. The ideal candidate will have previous long-term care/senior living experience and a strong leadership and communication skills to encourage changes in nursing and kitchen management.

Responsibilities:

  1. Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to residents to meet the customer's overall needs.
  2. Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for residents based on their overall nutritional status.
  3. Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes.
  4. Comply with regulatory standards – both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, policies, and CMS regulations.
  5. Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program.
  6. Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies.
  7. Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen.
  8. 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 Functional experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian·Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits:

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

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services 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.



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