Registered Dietitian RD
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$38 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Orange, New Jersey |
About this job
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