Part Time Dietitian Nutritionist - Healthcare

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

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.

Flexible Scheduling: 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

Provide nutrition counseling to residents, families, and care teams as appropriate

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

Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that meet nutritional, regulatory, and therapeutic standards

Support resident-centered dining initiatives and wellness-focused programs

Training & Education

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

Food allergies and intolerances

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

45 to $55 per hour

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. 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.

Education/Experience/Training

Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required (Masters preferred)

Experience in senior living, long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting preferred

Strong knowledge of CMS, state, and regulatory nutrition requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)