Dietetic Technician - Food Nutrition Services - Hopewell - Per Diem

divh2Nutrition Care Coordinator/h2pScreens and assesses patients and transcribes information accurately. Possesses adequate critical thinking and technical skills. Educates and communicates information effectively. Performs operational responsibilities./ph2Minimum Requirements/h2pEducation: Associates degree from an approved dietetic program or Bachelors in Nutrition or Dietetics./ppExperience: One year experience in hospital environment with on the job training preferred./ppOther Credentials: Basic computer skills./ph2Essential Functions/h2ulliUses established criteria to identify patients at moderate nutritional risk. Refers high risk patients to Registered Dietician. Uses information gained from patient interview and data from medical record to write appropriate and complete chart notes./liliEnsures nutrition care and documentation are within established time frames. Documents nutrition care in dietary Kardexes in accordance with established protocols./liliCalculates accurately nutrition needs. Uses patient information, medical record data, and nutrition calculations to accurately assess patients nutritional status./liliUtilizes appropriately nutrition assessment to facilitate development of care plan in accordance with clinical nutrition practice guidelines./liliPosts, calculates, and documents calorie counts accurately./liliDocuments appropriate content and recommendations as required by auditing criteria./liliCommunicates successfully to educate patients on modified diets and food and drug interactions./liliActs as the Food/Nutrition Department liaison on specified nursing units with the clinical, medical, and ancillary staff. Communicates professionally, courteously, consistently and appropriately. Relays nursing issues of patient care and food service to the appropriate person for resolution./liliAnswers telephone appropriately with name, department, and helpful demeanor. Greets and communicates customers professionally and effectively./liliParticipates in performance improvement activities as assigned./liliPrepares required reports such as monthly statistics completely, legibly and timely./liliCompletes assigned meal rounds and tray assessments as required./li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment/h2pFrequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Talk or Hear. Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell. Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing./ppAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter./ppThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliSick Time Off/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ulpThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level./ppThe salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria./p/div