Clinical Dietitian

Licensed DietitianLocation: Woodbury, NJ Contract Term: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (1 Year) Submission Deadline: December 9, 2025 – 2:00 PM EST Estimated Hours: ~40 hours / month Work Arrangement: Onsite, weekly coordination meetings required To appoint a licensed, experienced Dietitian to provide nutritional consulting services for Shady Lane Nursing Home residents and staff, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations governing long-term care nutrition management.The Dietitian will:Review residents' medical and nutritional information to assess dietary needs.Develop, initiate, and update nutritional care plans for new admissions, re-admissions, significant changes, quarterly, and annual reviews.Approve and modify monthly menus in collaboration with the Food Service Director.Provide nutrition education to residents and quarterly staff in-services.Collaborate weekly with Food Service Director and Nurse Manager to address dietary concerns and compliance issues.Maintain accurate documentation in the Sigma Care System and ensure survey readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesResident Care & Nutrition Planning Review medical records to determine individualized nutritional needs.Implement and update resident care plans for all new/re-admissions, significant changes, quarterly and annual assessments.Document recommendations and therapeutic diet orders in the Sigma Care System.Menu Management & Food Service Oversight Review and approve menus monthly; make modifications based on residents' needs.Meet weekly with the Food Service Director to discuss menu adequacy, compliance, and resident satisfaction.Recommend changes ensuring nutritionally balanced and medically appropriate meals.Education & Training Provide quarterly in-service education to staff on nutrition, hydration, and intake management.Educate residents about therapeutic diets and nutrition practices that enhance health and quality of life.Submit an annual in-service calendar to the Director of Nursing (DON) at the beginning of each contract year.Reporting & Compliance Submit written dietitian reports to: Food Service Director, Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, MDS Coordinator.Be on-call during survey periods and available for face-to-face meetings with survey teams.Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care nutrition standards.Education, Experience & QualificationsLicensed Dietitian (New Jersey) – RequiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field – RequiredExperience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings – RequiredKnowledge of Medicare/Medicaid nutrition documentation and compliance – PreferredFamiliarity with Sigma Care System or equivalent EHR platforms – PreferredStrong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills