Registered Dietitian, RD

Elms of Cranbury; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms of Cranbury in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to provide essential nutritional care services. The role involves planning, developing, and directing the nutritional care for residents in compliance with federal and state guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and possess a license as a registered dietitian. Responsibilities include educating staff and residents on dietary needs, monitoring nutritional statuses, and ensuring adherence to dietary modifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Provides registered dietitian services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs nutritional care for residents.
• Educates residents, families, and staff on dietary concepts and modifications.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge of federal and state nutritional guidelines

Ability to educate residents and staff on nutritional concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian License

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides registered dietitian services in one or more sites according to policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Assesses/Monitors the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical/medical staff.
• Develops and updates nutritional care plans as needed.
• Observes resident meal service to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed.
• Educates residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification.
• Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that modified texture or therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition.
• Reviews menu changes to ensure compliance with the facility’s policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
• Updates diet orders and menu changes as required.
• Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
• Completes nutritional assessments on residents on admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and with any change in condition as per guidelines.
• Completes assigned sections in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as per facility policy and procedure, and ensures the accuracy of the information provided.
• Performs regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.