Nutrition assistant

Nutritional Services Coordinator

Follows clearly defined nutritional procedures to provide support to Clinical Dieticians, physicians and other health care providers with implementation and monitoring of medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including nutrition education, assessment and treatment. Collects patient data and information to understand patients' needs and create menus that support their plan of care. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to guide individuals, families, or caregivers in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Nutritional Services

• Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, allergies, and physician notes.
• Interprets data to formulate a comprehensive nutrition assessment to create special meals or diets and assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service planning.
• Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dieticians.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.

Clerical

• May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records.
• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all food intake and response to diet in medical and departmental records.

Safety

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use.

Compliance

• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements

Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Associate's: Associate's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field from an accredited program or equivalent education/experience

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: No

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $37.03 to $45.11 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.