Lead Registered Dietitian

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee eating disorder care and coordinate nutrition therapy across treatment teams. The role focuses on assessment, nutrition planning, and patient education within a private psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents and adults.

You will provide group nutrition sessions, collaborate with medical and nursing staff, and contribute to the ongoing ED program while ensuring high standards of patient

Qualifications

• RD or near to be registered with a B.S. in Dietetics/Nutrition.
• At least 2 years as Clinical Dietitian; eating-disorder experience desirable.
• Strong communication skills with patients and staff; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Completes multiple assessments on referred patients.
• Makes patient nutrition recommendations for nursing staff to implement.
• Communicates daily with treatment team (Nursing, MHW, Supervisor, etc.).
• Communicates regularly with eating disorder treatment team (Psychiatrist, Case Manager, Activities, etc.).
• Provides nutritional strategies for patients.
• Conducts ongoing Eating Disorder groups and support groups.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Dietetics/Nutrition

RD within 6 months

Job description

Responsibilities

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Lead RD role!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Completes multiple assessments on referred patients.
• Makes patient nutrition recommendations for nursing staff to implement.
• Communicates daily with treatment team (Nursing, MHW, Supervisor, etc.).
• Communicates regularly with eating disorder treatment team (Psychiatrist, Case Manager, Activities, etc.).
• Provides nutritional strategies for patients.
• Conducts ongoing Eating Disorder groups and support groups.

Benefit Highlights

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (or within six (6) months of registration with B.S degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or equivalent education is required.
• Two or more years working experience as a Clinical Dietitian plus experience with eating disorder individuals desirable.
• Must possess the ability to make independent, responsible decisions and work independently.
• The ability to communicate, both oral and written, in a clear and concise manner with patients, staff, public, and physicians is required.

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