Pediatric Registered Dietitian In Person

Philosophy Care; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Service awards

Job summary

Philosophy Care seeks a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD) for an in-person role at our skilled nursing facility serving residents from infancy through adulthood. The RD will perform nutrition assessments, care planning, monitor growth, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires an active NJ RD license with pediatric experience preferred; familiarity with EMR Point Click Care and Meal Tracker is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Registered Dietitian license in NJ.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR Point Click Care and Meal Tracker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition assessments and care planning.
• Monitor growth, intake, and tolerance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Registered Dietitian license (NJ)

Tools

Point Click Care EMR

Meal Tracker

Job description

Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD) – In Person

Full-Time / Part-Time

We are seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD) for a skilled nursing facility serving residents from 4 months old through adulthood. This is an in-person position.

Responsibilities:

• Nutrition assessments and care planning
• Monitor growth, intake, and tolerance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance

At our facility, we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion. We work to maintain the highest standards of care.

Benefits to working at our facility:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Service awards

Responsibilities as a Registered Dietician:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality nutritional care to all residents. Other responsibilities include:

• New and re-admission assessments as assigned; quarterlies, annuals, and significant change assessments; monitoring and documenting weights and weight loss, pressure ulcers and wound documentation; monitoring Hemodialysis residents; monitoring residents on enteral feeding
• Completion of MDS
• Updating care plans and attending care plan meetings
• Updating meal/snack preferences, entering diets,and assisting with menu review with residents as needed
• Conducting meal rounds and audits as assigned
• Providing nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
• Attending morning report as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – ongoing communication with the MD, NPs, nursing, and interdisciplinary team
• Perform related duties as required

Requirements for a Registered Dietician:

• Must have an active Registered Dietician license in the state of NJ
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Knowledge of EMR Point Click Care a plus
• Knowledge of Meal Tracker a plus
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions
• Must be knowledgeable of departmental practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nutritional services in a long-term care facility
• Our facility provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.