Registered Dietician - FT - Day - LIFE Bordentown NJ - $5,000 BONUS!

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$63,356.80 - $93,609.67

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs initial and periodic nutritional assessments of participants.
• Develops and revises individualized nutrition care plans based on assessments and input from the IDT.
• Monitors the nutritional status of participants and make recommendations for interventions as needed.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education to participants, caregivers, and staff.
• Oversees the development and modification of therapeutic diets and menu planning in collaboration with food service staff.
• Conducts periodic reviews of dietary services, including kitchen inspections and meal audits.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system
• Participates actively in IDT meetings, care planning, and case conferences.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including CMS and PACE-specific standards.
• Assists in quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and food services.
• Performs other job duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required. Current Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Licensed or certified in the state of NJ
• Experience: One year experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. Experience working with clinical charts/records. Knowledge of clinical nutrition standards, therapeutic diets, and regulatory requirements (PACE, CMS, state).
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships with coworkers and participants.
• Usual Work Day: Exempt Hours 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include:
• Occasional physical demands include:
• Continuous physical demands include:
• Lifting Floor to Waist 0 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include:
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

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This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

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