Registered Dietician - Coming Soon!
Company: BoldAge PACE
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why
work with us? - A People First Environment: We make what is
important to those we serve important to us. - Make an Impact:
Enhance the quality of life for seniors. - Professional Growth:
Access to training and career development. Competitive
Compensation: - Medical/Dental - Generous Paid Time Off - 401K with
Match* - Life Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Flexible Spending
Account - Employee Assistance Program BE PART OF OUR MISSION! Are
you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful,
independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is
an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the
individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our
approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their
caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires. Registered
Dietician JOB SUMMARY Assesses nutritional status of PACE
participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate
nutrition interventions and communicate the information to the
Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the
participants are met. Functions as a member of the
Interdisciplinary Team. Provides nutrition counseling, education,
and therapy to participants; educates and counsels family and other
caregivers regarding dietary issues; and conducts initial
assessments and periodic reassessments. Participates in the
development of the plan of care, assists in the coordination of
24-hour care delivery, and regularly informs the Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT) of the nutritional needs of each participant. Provides
education to other health care professionals as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide high quality
nutritional care and services and serves as a member of the PACE
interdisciplinary team (IDT) - Conduct an initial comprehensive
nutritional assessment upon enrollment and as needed according to
PACE procedures regulations. - Collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for
each participant. Revise goals and approaches to participants’ care
in coordination with interdisciplinary team. - Provide nutritional
counseling to participants, care givers and family members to
promote health and wellbeing of participants. - Facilitate
nutrition-related care plan interventions, such as home delivered
meals and supplements. - Monitor weight, medical diagnosis, drug
nutrient interactions, changes in chewing or swallowing, mood
changes, hydration status, intake, skin breakdown and report
changes to the interdisciplinary team with recommendations for
changes. - Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
(IDT) to develop and implement the comprehensive plans of care for
participants. - Develop and maintain positive relationships and
communication with co-workers, participants and their
families/significant others, and members of the community. -
Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings. - Assist the
interdisciplinary team members, contractors and center staff in
understanding the significant nutritional status and needs related
to the participant’s health problems. - Incorporate cultural and
ethnic preferences of participants into individual care plans.
Provide direction and input into planning and implementation of
nutritional services regarding the cultural and ethnic preferences
of participants. - Performs the duties of other IDT members based
on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
- Performs the duties in the role of Food Service Supervisor as
assigned. - Actively participates in Quality Improvement projects /
meetings. - Participates in family meetings, staff meetings,
in-service and training and orientation programs as required. -
Follows all PACE Program Policies and Procedures and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines. -
Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company
procedures and information about employees, participants and
families. - Documentation of care that reflects excellence as
demonstrated by clear, concise, comprehensive data. - Practices
standard precautions and follows PACE Program Infection Control
protocols. - Position specific competencies for the Dietitian will
be met prior to assuming participant care. - NJ: Dietary counseling
which falls outside of the scope of practice defined by the State
of New Jersey Nursing Practice Act and the New Jersey State Board
of Nursing shall be provided by a dietitian. - Performs other
duties as required or requested. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION -
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major studies in
food, nutrition, or dietetics. - Passing the Commission on Dietic
Registration (CDR) exam. - Minimum of 1 year working with the
elderly population required. If this is not present, training will
be provided upon hire (If applicable for the role). - Minimum of
two (2) years clinical nutrition experience preferred - Serve Safe
Certified preferred - NJ: Each dietitian shall be registered or
eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic
Registration. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: - Must have reliable
transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state
required liability auto insurance. - Be medically cleared for
communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before
engaging in direct participant contact. - Pass a comprehensive
criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to,
federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal
history, education verification, license verification, reference
check, and drug screen. BoldAge PACE provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. * Match begins after one
year of employment /n Monday - Friday Full-time Days Full-time
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