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 advance 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 minimum pay 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).
Minimum Pay:
$63,356.80
Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at the PACE center, responsible for assessing and monitoring the nutritional status of participants, developing individualized care plans, and providing dietary education and support. Plays a crucial role in promoting optimal health and functional status of frail older adults through evidence-based nutrition practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting participant-centered care.
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.
- Monitorsr 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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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
