Nutrition Coordinator

About the role

The 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.

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 the applicable state (if state required) and must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prior health‑care experience preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post‑acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including, but not limited to, patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all 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 completing mandatory compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each patient to identify problems, issues, or needs to be addressed through the interdisciplinary team and care plan process.
• Complete assigned portions of nutrition documentation accurately and on time.
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high‑quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks.
• Ensure physician‑ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks.
• Order food and supplies for preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries for quality, proper amounts, and pricing.
• Assist with other food service duties as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.