Clinical Dietitian

Erickson Senior Living; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Discounted meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living at Lantern Hill in New Providence, New Jersey, seeks a Dietitian to develop and manage nutritional care programs for residents in Continuing Care. You will ensure compliance with regulations and support dining operations.

The role emphasizes resident-focused nutrition planning, staff supervision, and ongoing education to improve quality of life for geriatric residents. Part-time schedule is three days per week.

Qualifications

• Must have Current License with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics including issues in persons with terminal illness.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to learn more programs.
• Flexible schedule; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident nutritional needs are met and documented to fulfill federal, state, and local regulations.
• Plan and monitor Continuing Care Residents' nutritional programs.
• Assist in supervising the dining room, room service operations, and staff.
• Assist in supervising, evaluating, training, and disciplining dining staff.
• Provide nutritional in-service education to staff and residents.
• Manage and train team members.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Healthcare food service management

Geriatric care

Supervisory experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Dietitian. In this role, develop and manage nutritional care programs to enhance the quality of life for Erickson Community residents. Ensure compliance with all regulations and support dining operations in Continuing Care.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Compensation: Between $40.00 - $45.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

Part Time Schedule:

Three days per week.

How you will make an impact

• Ensure the resident nutritional needs are met and documented to fulfill the requirements of all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Plan and monitor Continuing Care Residents' nutritional programs.
• Assist in the supervision of the overall efficiency of the dining room, room service operations, and staff.
• Assist in the supervision, evaluation, training, and disciplining of the dining staff.
• Provide nutritional in-service education to both staff and residents.
• Manage and train team members.

What you will need

• Must have Current License with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize clinical and administrative dietetics including issues in persons with terminal illness.
• Computer practical understanding (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and ability to learn more programs.
• Flexible with schedule.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience and passion working with the geriatric population.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.