Nutrition Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America•Louisville, TN

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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 outcomes 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.
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
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Nice To Haves

Prior health care experience preferred

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
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language