Registered dietitian

Job Details:

Job Location: LUTHERAN SENIOR LIFE - Jersey City, NJ

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care, PACE / Adult Day + Senior Living / Healthcare

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to support nutrition care and dining services across two healthcare settings in New Jersey. This role may be structured as either full-time or part-time, depending on candidate availability and experience.

Full-Time Schedule Would Include:

• 3 days/week at an Adult Day Center / PACE Program in Jersey City, NJ
• 2 days/week at a Health Center within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in West Caldwell, NJ

This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian who enjoys working with older adults, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and making a direct impact on clinical outcomes, resident quality of life, and dining experience.

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition assessment, care planning, documentation, and ongoing nutrition support for participants/residents in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. The RD will work collaboratively with nursing, providers, therapy, social services, and dining services teams to ensure high-quality nutritional care, regulatory compliance, and individualized support for participants and residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments, reassessments, and follow-up evaluations
• Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans
• Monitor participants/residents for:
• Weight changes
• Nutritional risk
• Appetite and intake concerns
• Skin integrity concerns
• Hydration status
• Supplement needs
• Provide recommendations related to:
• Therapeutic diets
• Texture modifications
• Oral nutrition supplements
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Meal accommodations and preferences
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings
• Review and support compliance with physician diet orders
• Collaborate with food service and culinary teams to ensure menu appropriateness and nutritional adequacy
• Assist with resident/participant and family nutrition education as needed
• Support regulatory readiness and compliance for all applicable standards
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the medical record
• Assist with menu review, sanitation, food safety, and nutrition-related quality initiatives as needed

Practice Settings

• PACE / Adult Day Center – Jersey City, NJ: Provide nutrition care and support for adult participants enrolled in a PACE program. Work closely with interdisciplinary care team members to support participant health, independence, and quality of life.
• Health Center / CCRC – West Caldwell, NJ: Provide nutrition care for residents in the healthcare center setting. Support clinical nutrition needs, dining service coordination, and regulatory compliance within a senior living / post-acute care environment.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
• Current New Jersey dietitian licensure (or eligibility) preferred/required as applicable
• Prior experience in one or more of the following preferred: PACE, Adult Day Health, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, Senior Living, Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
• Strong knowledge of: Medical nutrition therapy, Therapeutic diets, Nutrition documentation, Older adult nutrition, Regulatory and survey expectations
• Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Schedule Options

• Full-Time: 3 days/week – Jersey City, NJ; 2 days/week – West Caldwell, NJ
• Part-Time: Flexible structure may be available based on candidate interest, experience, and site needs.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dietitian who is:

• Compassionate and resident/participant-focused
• Clinically strong and well-organized
• Comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• Collaborative with clinical and dining services teams
• Focused on both nutrition outcomes and quality of life

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity to work in two meaningful healthcare settings and make a direct impact on the health, well-being, and daily experience of the individuals we serve. Competitive compensation offered based on experience and schedule.