Nutrition Coordinator, PRN, Clay

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Clay, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is looking for a Nutrition Coordinator to join their Patient Food Service team at the Baptist Clay location. This is a PRN opportunity, meaning the role involves working 12-hour shifts as needed for department coverage. Nutrition Coordinators are integral to the caregiving team, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate, delivered on time, and at the correct temperature. They are assigned to specific units within the healthcare facility and provide services such as assisting patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and retrieving meal trays.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year Customer Service Experience Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in understanding their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Obtain preferences and modifies tray identifiers accordingly.
• Support and promote patient satisfaction and participate with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality care/services to patients.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences; or when a patient inquiry about additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner.
• Deliver and Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED