Geriatric Dietitian — Nutrition for Healing

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Job summary

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team and help residents achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition care.

You will review dietary needs, develop care plans, support food service operations, monitor nutritional status, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based nutrition for every resident.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in clinical nutrition, preferably within geriatric, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing settings.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing healthcare and nutritional services in skilled nursing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist food service staff in developing and implementing departmental procedures related to food service operations, equipment, and supplies.
• Review and develop corrective action plans for any food service deficiencies identified during state or federal surveys and submit recommendations to the Administrator for approval.
• Maintain and monitor an ongoing quality assurance program for the Food Services Department.
• Review residents’ dietary requirements and restrictions in accordance with physician-ordered diet plans.
• Assist in developing individualized nutrition care plans, including regular and specialized diets based on clinical needs.
• Support the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing appropriate nutrition components of resident discharge plans.
• Monitor resident nutritional status and recommend adjustments to diet plans as needed to support optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutrition care aligns with overall treatment goals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Resident-focused care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team and help residents achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition care.

You will review dietary needs, develop care plans, support food service operations, monitor nutritional status, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based nutrition for every resident.