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Registered Dietitian RD
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$77,211 / year median in New Jersey
+14% projected growth
Job Description
AXIA Care Center is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team full-time. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting residents' nutritional health, quality of life, and individualized care in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting. Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and timely follow-up evaluations Develop individualized nutrition recommendations and care plans Monitor residents experiencing weight changes, altered intake, wounds, renal concerns, tube feeding, or other nutritional risks Participate in care-plan meetings and collaborate with Nursing, Dietary Services, physicians, rehabilitation staff, residents, and families Review diet orders, supplements, enteral-feeding regimens, laboratory findings, and relevant clinical documentation Provide resident, family, and staff education Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and applicable standards Support quality-improvement, survey-readiness, and regulatory-compliance activities Qualifications Current Registered Dietitian Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field Compliance with all applicable state credentialing requirements Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or clinical dietetics experience preferred Strong assessment, documentation, organization, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team