Nutrition Coordinator

About the Role

The Nutrition Coordinator works with the Food Service Director and Registered Dietitian to ensure quality nutritional service outcomes and care in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• Certified dietary manager OR meet the requirements in the Federal/State regulations
• Experience in nutrition documentation for post-acute care patients
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if State required). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Prior health care experience preferred
• Numerical abilities to make various computations in clinical records
• Proficient with computer software
• Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each patient to identify problems, issues, or needs addressed through the interdisciplinary team and care plan process
• Complete assigned nutrition documentation accurately and on time
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high-quality food on time and at proper temperatures for meals and snacks
• Ensure physician-ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
• Order food and supplies for food preparation and service; review all deliveries for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
• Assist with other food service duties as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients when necessary
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory training
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours