Registered Dietician

Job Description

Job Description

Facility: Acacia Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Position: Registered Dietician
Location: West Orange, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 annually

Job Summary:
Acacia Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dietician to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide medical nutrition therapy, develop individualized diet plans, and educate residents on healthy lifestyle choices. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate food service activities with nursing, environmental services, social services, and activities departments.

• Ensure menus, therapeutic diets, and food service procedures comply with physician orders and regulatory standards.

• Participate in state and federal surveys; implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records of dietary services and resident concerns.

• Oversee food service staff to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Develop, review, and implement dietary plans of care using the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS).

• Attend facility committees and department meetings as required.

• Assess and accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

• Provide nutritional education to residents and families.

• Ensure substitute meals of equal nutritional value are offered when residents refuse meals.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold residents’ rights.

Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Dietitian in New Jersey .

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

• Knowledge of diet therapy, food service management, cost control, and nutritional best practices.

• Proficiency with SigmaCare and GeriMenu systems.

• Strong leadership, teamwork, organization, and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Prior Nursing Home/SNF experience required.

• Ability to read and interpret food service cost reports and financial data.

• Experience with cost control, food management, and therapeutic diet planning.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietician looking to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives, we encourage you to apply.

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