Nutrition Associate

Nutrition AssociateThe Nutrition Associate within Franciscan assists patients in making their menu selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet. This position acts as a liaison between patients, food and nutrition, and clinical dietitians and nursing staff to provide optimum nutrition care and patient satisfaction.Assist with ordering, preparation, and delivery of meals, nourishments, snacks, and supplies to patients, nursing units, and kitchen.Check menus and trays for accuracy.Document food allergies, special needs, and likes and dislikes.Gather, label, and deliver tube-feeding products and nourishments to nursing units, as ordered.Interact with patients and obtain meal selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet.Participate in performance improvement and quality control initiatives.Communicate with nursing staff and clinical dietitians regarding patient nutritional care requirements, such as diet education, and poor or insufficient nourishment.Understand diet order restrictions and offer appropriate choices to patients.Verify patient information prior to delivering trays.Preferred High School Diploma/GED1 year Healthcare experience, food service experience or diet office experience PreferredFood Handler Certification - ServSafe In IllinoisFood Handler Certification - ServSafe IndianaTravel is required.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.