Position: Full-Time Dietitian

Facility: Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary: up to $80,000

Job Description:

• Coordinate food service activities with various departments such as Nursing, Environmental, Activities, and Social Services.
• Interpret and communicate Food Services Department policies and procedures to employees, residents, and relevant entities.
• Perform administrative tasks including form completion, reporting, and evaluations to maintain equipment and supplies control.
• Assist in identifying and rectifying food service deficiencies, developing corrective action plans as needed.
• Contribute to residents' discharge plans by planning the food services portion.
• Participate in state and federal surveys as directed.
• Develop methods to assess food quality and quantity.
• Maintain informative progress notes and ensure adherence to menu standards.
• Foster communication with families and residents, maintaining a liaison.
• Stay updated on industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate in menu planning and scheduling.
• Review and ensure compliance of diet plans with physician orders.
• Assist in resident admission assessments and planning dietary care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for food service program planning.
• Serve on committees as appointed and provide necessary reports.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from committees.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain quality control measures.
• Ensure uninterrupted daily food services through coordination with other departments.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining infection control guidelines.
• Participate in Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) completion and care planning.
• Develop written dietary plans of care based on assessments.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in care planning.
• Monitor adherence to dietary care plans and address any deviations.
• Ensure provision of substitute foods for residents refusing meals.
• Assist in scheduling assessments and care plan meetings.
• Ensure food service personnel awareness of resident rights and handle complaints/grievances appropriately.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare or related settings.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Current, unencumbered active license to practice as a dietitian in the state of New Jersey.

Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.