Nutrition Coordinator

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing•Orange Park, FL

About The Position

The Nutrition Coordinator works with the Food Service Director and Registered Dietitian to meet patients’ needs and produce quality nutritional service outcomes and care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role includes completing nutrition documentation, supporting the interdisciplinary care-planning process, coordinating food service staff, and ensuring meals and snacks are prepared and served according to patients’ physician-ordered diets.

Requirements

Certified dietary manager, or meets applicable Federal/State regulatory requirements.
Experience in nutrition documentation for post-acute care patients.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state if required, and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Numerical ability to perform computations in clinical records.
Proficiency with computer software.
Familiarity with standards of practice used in assessing geriatric patients.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of required compliance training.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior health care experience.

Responsibilities

Complete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each patient to identify problems, issues, or needs for the interdisciplinary team and care plan process.
Complete assigned nutrition documentation accurately and on time.
Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high-quality food on time and at the proper temperature for meals and snacks.
Ensure physician-ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks.
Order food and supplies for food preparation and service; review deliveries for quality, proper amounts, and pricing.
Assist with other food service duties as required.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training requirements.