Registered Dietitian

### **PACE / Adult Day + Senior Living / Healthcare** We are seeking a **Registered Dietitian (RD)** to support nutrition care and dining services across two healthcare settings in New Jersey. This role may be structured as either **full-time or part-time**, depending on candidate availability and experience. ### **Full-Time Schedule Would Include:** - **3 days/week** at an **Adult Day Center / PACE Program in Jersey City, NJ** - **2 days/week** at a **Health Center within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in West Caldwell, NJ** This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian who enjoys working with **older adults**, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and making a direct impact on clinical outcomes, resident quality of life, and dining experience. * * * ## **Position Summary** The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition assessment, care planning, documentation, and ongoing nutrition support for participants/residents in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. The RD will work collaboratively with nursing, providers, therapy, social services, and dining services teams to ensure high-quality nutritional care, regulatory compliance, and individualized support for participants and residents. * * * ## **Key Responsibilities** - Complete **nutrition assessments, reassessments, and follow-up evaluations** - Develop and update **individualized nutrition care plans** - Monitor participants/residents for: - Weight changes - Nutritional risk - Appetite and intake concerns - Skin integrity concerns - Hydration status - Supplement needs - Provide recommendations related to: - Therapeutic diets - Texture modifications - Oral nutrition supplements - Food allergies and intolerances - Meal accommodations and preferences - Participate in **interdisciplinary care planning** and team meetings - Review and support compliance with physician diet orders - Collaborate with food service and culinary teams to ensure menu appropriateness and nutritional adequacy - Assist with resident/participant and family nutrition education as needed - Support regulatory readiness and compliance for all applicable standards - Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the medical record - Assist with menu review, sanitation, food safety, and nutrition-related quality initiatives as needed * * * ## **Practice Settings** ### **PACE / Adult Day Center – Jersey City, NJ** - Provide nutrition care and support for adult participants enrolled in a **PACE program** - Work closely with interdisciplinary care team members to support participant health, independence, and quality of life ### **Health Center / CCRC – West Caldwell, NJ** - Provide nutrition care for residents in the **healthcare center setting** - Support clinical nutrition needs, dining service coordination, and regulatory compliance within a senior living / post-acute care environment **Qualifications** - **Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)** credential required - Current registration with the **Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)** required - Current **New Jersey dietitian licensure** (or eligibility) preferred/required as applicable - Prior experience in one or more of the following preferred: - **PACE** - **Adult Day Health** - **Skilled Nursing** - **Long-Term Care** - **Rehabilitation** - **Senior Living** - **Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition** - Strong knowledge of: - Medical nutrition therapy - Therapeutic diets - Nutrition documentation - Older adult nutrition - Regulatory and survey expectations - Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills * * * ## **Schedule Options** ### **Full-Time** - **3 days/week – Jersey City, NJ** - **2 days/week – West Caldwell, NJ** ### **Part-Time** Flexible structure may be available based on candidate interest, experience, and site needs. * * * ## **What We’re Looking For** We are looking for a dietitian who is: - Compassionate and…