Registered Dietitian (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Job DetailsJob Location: Jersey City, NJ 07302Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePACE / 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

QualificationsQualifications

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.