Registered Dietitian | Resident Nutrition Leader | PTO & 401(k)

Excelsior Care Group; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Supportive team environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irvington, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop individualized nutrition plans, oversee therapeutic menus, and collaborate with Nursing and Food Services to provide resident-centered care. Full-time role, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a pay rate of $45-$50 per hour.

The RD will assess nutritional needs, plan menus, document progress, and support discharge planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related healthcare setting.
• Training or experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support fellow team members.
• Compassion and empathy when working with residents and families.
• Professional, respectful, and courteous communication with residents, families, colleagues, and vendors.
• Reliability, accountability, sound judgment, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' nutritional needs and develop individualized diet plans in accordance with physician orders.
• Plan and review regular and therapeutic menus to meet residents' nutritional needs and dietary preferences.
• Document nutrition services, resident progress, and responses to dietary interventions accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Food Services, Activities, Social Services, and other departments to coordinate resident care.
• Assist with nutrition-related discharge planning and provide guidance to residents and families.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food served and recommend improvements.
• Ensure menus and dietary records are maintained according to facility policies and applicable standards.
• Support food services staff in understanding and following departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in state and federal surveys and assist with plans to address identified deficiencies.
• Complete required reports, evaluations, and administrative documentation.
• Maintain current dietary resources and reference materials to support quality food service and regulatory compliance.
• Apply knowledge of cost control, food management, and diet therapy to support efficient departmental operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related healthcare setting

Training or experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively and support fellow team members

Compassion and empathy when working with residents and families

Professional, respectful, and courteous communication with residents, families, colleagues, and vendors

Reliability, accountability, sound judgment, and initiative

Job description

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irvington, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop individualized nutrition plans, oversee therapeutic menus, and collaborate with Nursing and Food Services to provide resident-centered care. Full-time role, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a pay rate of $45-$50 per hour.

The RD will assess nutritional needs, plan menus, document progress, and support discharge planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-conscious operations.