Registered Dietitian - SNF Nutrition & MDS Expert

Excelsior Care Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical & dental

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Supportive team environment

Company perks and discounts

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Excelsior Care Group in Union County, NJ, is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care for residents in a premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This full-time role entails comprehensive assessments, MNT delivery, MDS collaboration, and regulatory compliance, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will develop individualized care plans, monitor outcomes, and educate residents and staff while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field from an accredited program; must meet CDR requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, nutritional assessments, and MDS care planning.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and nutrition in SNFs.
• Experience with SigmaCare and GeriMenu preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents on admission, quarterly, annually, and with significant condition changes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on medical conditions and dietary needs.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to residents with diabetes, renal disease, wounds, malnutrition, swallowing disorders, and other concerns.
• Participate in MDS assessments and interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Monitor nutritional status, weight changes, intake, and malnutrition risk.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech therapy, and dietary staff to coordinate care.
• Ensure diets, menus, supplements, and food service align with physician orders and regulations.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
• Coordinate substitutions while maintaining nutrition and resident preferences.
• Oversee dietary operations to ensure quality, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain clinical documentation and progress notes timely.

Skills

Registered Dietitian credential

Clinical nutrition knowledge

CMS regulations knowledge

SNF/LTC experience preferred

SigmaCare

GeriMenu

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

CDR credentialing requirements

Tools

SigmaCare

GeriMenu

Job description

Excelsior Care Group in Union County, NJ, is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care for residents in a premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This full-time role entails comprehensive assessments, MNT delivery, MDS collaboration, and regulatory compliance, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will develop individualized care plans, monitor outcomes, and educate residents and staff while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure