Clinical Dietitian — Skilled Nursing (SNF) | Growth & PTO

Excelsior Care Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & Dental

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Company Perks and Discounts

Professional Growth and Development

Team-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Adroit Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will support residents’ health and recovery through individualized nutrition care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care planning, medical nutrition therapy, and MDS participation. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN credential required.
• Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field from accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Familiarity with SNF regulations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments on admission and during care.
• Develop and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for nutrition-related conditions.
• Collaborate with care team to address swallowing and texture-modified diets.
• Participate in MDS assessments and care-plan meetings.
• Monitor weight, intake, hydration, and malnutrition risk.
• Review diets, menus, and supplements for adequacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative across departments

Time management

Education

Dietetics/Nutrition degree

Tools

SigmaCare

GeriMenu

Job description

Adroit Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will support residents’ health and recovery through individualized nutrition care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care planning, medical nutrition therapy, and MDS participation. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential in this role.