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Join our team as a Dietitian. In this role, develop and manage nutritional care programs to enhance the quality of life for Erickson Community residents. Ensure compliance with all regulations and support dining operations in Continuing Care.

How you will make an impact

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments, integrating them into overall care plans.
• Monitor and document the nutritional status of Continuing Care residents and report findings.
• Evaluate, document, and report on nutritional needs and discharge summaries for Home Health and Hospice residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide nutritional counseling and education.
• Educate on dietary plans, food selection, and adapt recommendations to individual needs.
• Oversee food production systems, sanitation, and menu compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the supervision, training, and evaluation of dining services staff.
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits and maintain confidentiality and safety of records.
• Ensure all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain professional knowledge, registration, and licensure, while fostering effective relationships with team members and residents.
• $1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus!

• Compensation: Between $40.00 - $45.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

What you will need

• Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize clinical and administrative dietetics including issues in persons with terminal illness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, initiative to recognize a problem and develop a plan of correction.
• Flexible schedule; available for evenings, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Computer practical understanding (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and ability to learn more programs.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.