Geriatric Dietitian - Lead Nutrition & Care Plans

WelbeHealth, LLC.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401K with match

Bonus

Job summary

WelbeHealth, LLC. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and lead nutrition services for participants enrolled in WelbeHealth programs in Newark, NJ.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, oversee menus and meal delivery, and mentor nutrition staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality participant care.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity to impact seniors’ health outcomes directly.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with at least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Geriatric care or chronic disease management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders or as agreed upon in participant care plans, including but not limited to implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families.
• Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and that participants receive meals according to specified diets.
• Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring.
• Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nutrition assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

WelbeHealth, LLC. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and lead nutrition services for participants enrolled in WelbeHealth programs in Newark, NJ.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, oversee menus and meal delivery, and mentor nutrition staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality participant care.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity to impact seniors’ health outcomes directly.