Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

Responsibilities

• Perform patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection, and communication of patient food service needs.
• Follow standard practices and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of the menu management system.
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient menus/ menu selections according to prescribed diets.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet.
• Offer alternative menu, as allowed on prescribed diet and in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and/or validate diet changes in the patient menu system with the most current diet order.
• Update and/or validate that menu and nourishment labeling are compliant with the most current diet order.
• Create, print, and place menu labels as needed.
• Communicate patient care and food service issues to the department.
• Print and distribute reports, such as meal tallies, patient diet lists, and nourishment lists.
• Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
• Perform clerical assignments in the Food & Nutrition office, including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Maintain organization and efficiency of department office.
• Follow up with inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
• Attend in-services and other departmental-related meetings.
• Assists tray line, food service aides, or catering as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous office experience or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.