Clinical Dietitian

Erickson Senior Living • New Providence, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Dietitian. In this role, develop and manage nutritional care programs to enhance the quality of life for Erickson Community residents. Ensure compliance with all regulations and support dining operations in Continuing Care.

Requirements

• Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize clinical and administrative dietetics including issues in persons with terminal illness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, initiative to recognize a problem and develop a plan of correction.
• Flexible schedule; available for evenings, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Computer practical understanding (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and ability to learn more programs.
• Specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments, integrating them into overall care plans.
• Monitor and document the nutritional status of Continuing Care residents and report findings.
• Evaluate, document, and report on nutritional needs and discharge summaries for Home Health and Hospice residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide nutritional counseling and education.
• Educate on dietary plans, food selection, and adapt recommendations to individual needs.
• Oversee food production systems, sanitation, and menu compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the supervision, training, and evaluation of dining services staff.
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits and maintain confidentiality and safety of records.
• Ensure all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain professional knowledge, registration, and licensure, while fostering effective relationships with team members and residents.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• $1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level