Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Part-Time)

Forefront; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$50 gas stipend

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Pearsall, TX, is seeking a Part-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to lead clinical nutrition services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in acute care. Responsibilities include implementing nutrition therapy and ensuring compliance with standards. Flexible work with a gas stipend provided. Join a company recognized as one of the best places to work.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
• Meets eligibility requirements for certification.

Responsibilities

• Calculate nutritional needs and implement medical nutrition therapy.
• Support and deliver high-level nutrition care to patients.
• Collaborate with IDT to provide quality nutrition and culinary programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team at a regional hospital in Pearsall, TX. This part-time Dietitian will work onsite 8 hours per week, and includes a $50 gas stipend. The RD will lead and direct the functions of clinical nutrition services; nutrition assessment, counseling/consultation, performance improvements ensuring high quality nutritional care is provided to patients while meeting Federal, State and local standards.

Responsibilities

• Prefer previous healthcare experience.
• Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer’s overall needs.
• Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
• Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes.
• Comply with regulatory standards – both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents’ right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
• Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program.
• Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen.
• Implement Health & Wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
• Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree.
• Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills.

Additional Information

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Facilities Services

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