Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Ardmore, OK

Forefront; Ardmore (OK); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Supportive culture

Leadership development

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Forefront is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to lead clinical nutrition services across assigned communities. You will oversee nutrition care, collaborate with Culinary, Nursing, Operations, and Leadership to ensure high-quality meal programs aligned with standards, regulations, and resident wellness.

The role requires leading teams, driving quality improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting resident satisfaction. Travel to facilities is expected as needed.

Formación

• RDN certification required.
• Experience leading clinical nutrition services in healthcare settings.
• Willingness to travel as required (local/overnight).

Responsabilidades

• Lead clinical nutrition services for assigned communities.
• Ensure safe, nutritionally appropriate meal programs per standards.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to residents, families, and care teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and rounds.
• Monitor nutrition-related indicators and quality metrics.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Clinical nutrition

Educación

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Descripción del empleo

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a leader on our team, you play a vital role in driving operational success within a healthcare environment. Through our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you will lead teams, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help create a clean, safe, and healing environment for all.
If you are passionate about leading people, developing teams, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.
Why You’ll Love Leading With Us

• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a leadership team that values input, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Growth-Focused: Access to leadership development, Lean Six Sigma opportunities, and career advancement pathways
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), pet insurance, and unlimited PTO
  

Compensation: $79,000-$82,000 yearly
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for leading all clinical nutrition services within assigned communities, ensuring residents, patients, and clients receive safe, nutritionally appropriate, and high-quality meal programs aligned with medical, regulatory, and wellness standards.
This role partners closely with Culinary, Nursing, Operations, and Leadership teams to support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and overall wellness outcomes.
Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care

• Conduct nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing monitoring for residents/patients
• Ensure therapeutic diets are implemented accurately and consistently
• Provide nutrition counseling to residents, families, and care teams as appropriate
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and clinical rounds
• Monitor nutrition-related indicators including weight changes, intake, labs, and hydration
  

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, state health departments, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with survey readiness, audits, and documentation standards
• Develop and maintain nutrition policies, procedures, and documentation standards
• Support corrective action plans related to nutrition, food service, and clinical compliance
  

Menu Development & Culinary Collaboration

• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that meet nutritional, regulatory, and therapeutic standards
• Review and approve menus, recipes, and nutritional analysis
• Ensure special diets, allergies, and texture-modified diets are safely and appropriately managed
• Support resident-centered dining initiatives and wellness-focused programs
  

Training & Education
Provide training and education to culinary, nursing, and caregiving teams on:

• Therapeutic diets
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Dysphagia and texture-modified diets
• Hydration and malnutrition prevention
• Support ongoing competency development for food service teams
  

Performance Improvement & Data Management

• Track and report nutrition-related quality indicators
• Participate in QAPI / Performance Improvement initiatives
• Support audits, documentation reviews, and quality improvement projects
  

Travel

• Travel is expected and may include day trips or overnight travel by car or plane.
  

Other

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.
  

This is an exempt salaried position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.