Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - FT-DIET

Forefront Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare in Forrest City, AR is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to lead clinical nutrition services in a healthcare setting. This exempt, salaried role supports residents and patients with safe, nutritionally appropriate meal programs and collaborates with Culinary, Nursing, Operations, and Leadership teams.

The position requires travel to assigned communities and a schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold RDN credential and be eligible to work in the US.
• Experience leading clinical nutrition services in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of CMS and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical nutrition services within assigned communities.
• Develop and monitor nutrition care plans and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Nursing, and Operations teams.
• Participate in budget, policy development, and QA activities.
• Travel to assigned communities as required.

Skills

Clinical nutrition leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

#1062

Forrest City, Arkansas, United States Part-time Salaried

Locations

Forrest City , Arkansas , United States

Job Description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you are looking for flexible work and a meaningful role, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values respect, teamwork, and reliability
• Flexible Scheduling: Schedules designed to support work-life balance
• Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact in a healthcare environment every day

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.