Clinical Dietitian

Erickson Senior Living • New Providence, NJ

6d • $40 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian develops and manages nutritional care programs for residents at Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living, with the goal of enhancing residents’ quality of life. The role ensures residents’ nutritional needs are met and documented in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and plans and monitors nutritional programs for Continuing Care residents. It also supports dining operations, including dining room efficiency, room service, and dining staff supervision, training, and evaluation. The dietitian provides nutrition education to staff and residents and manages and trains team members.

This is a part-time position scheduled three days per week. Lantern Hill is a 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The posting describes flexibility and work-life balance, as well as opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Current license with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize clinical and administrative dietetics, including issues related to persons with terminal illness.
• Practical computer understanding of Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn additional programs.
• Flexibility with schedule.
• Experience and passion working with the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents’ nutritional needs are met and documented in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Plan and monitor nutritional programs for Continuing Care residents.
• Assist in supervising the overall efficiency of dining room and room service operations and staff.
• Assist with supervising, evaluating, training, and disciplining dining staff.
• Provide nutritional in-service education to staff and residents.
• Manage and train team members.

Benefits

• 401k for team members age 18 and over, with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus discounted healthy meal options.
• Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
• Flexibility and work-life balance, with opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed