Nutrition Coordinator

Nutrition CoordinatorThe 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.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsCertified dietary manager OR meet the requirements in the Federal/State regulationsExperience in nutrition documentation for post acute care patientsCurrently registered/licensed in applicable State (if State required). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.Prior health care experience preferredSpecific Job RequirementsNumerical abilities to make various computations in clinical recordsProficient with computer softwareFamiliar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patientsMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsComplete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each patient to identify problems, issues, or needs to be addressed through the interdisciplinary team and care plan processComplete assigned part of nutrition documentation timely and accuratelyPlan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacksEnsure that the patient's physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacksOrder food and supplies for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricingAssist with other food service duties as requiredExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer