Nutrition Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America • New Market, VA

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About The Position

The Nutrition Coordinator works in conjunction with the Food Service Director and Registered Dietitian to meet patients' needs in producing quality nutritional service oues and quality care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• Certified dietary manager OR meet the requirements in the Federal/State regulations
• Experience in nutrition documentation for post acute care patients
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if State required). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prior health care experience preferred
• Numerical abilities to make various computations in clinical records
• Proficient with computer software
• Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each patient to identify problems, issues, or needs to be addressed through the interdisciplinary team and care plan process
• Complete assigned part of nutrition documentation timely and accurately
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
• Ensure that the patient's physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
• Order food and supplies for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
• Assist with other food service duties as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Full-Time employment
• Shift: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed