Nutrition Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Apply the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in providing nutrition care to include: Conduct nutrition assessments, diagnose nutrition problems, develop nutrition-related priorities, goals and objectives, implement interventions, monitor and revise interventions as warranted.
• Provide MNT and nutrition services to all individuals across the lifespan, groups and special populations. Execute interventions per protocol to meet individual nutrient needs; modify food textures, order appropriate diets.
• Assist with the Clinical Nutrition Manager in matters relating to Quality Assurance, productivity, menu development, patient educational material, and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Participate in Hospital committees, planning, and employee/staff training as needed.
• Support personnel development and orientation.
• Coordinate the nutritional care needs of patients by conferring with other healthcare providers and referring to appropriate programs and nutrition resources.
• Supervise and provide guidance and training for dietetic interns, dietetic students, DTRs and the like.
• Provide appropriate assignments to the aforementioned personnel as it relates to the provision of nutritional care for the patients.
• Design, implement and coordinate outcome-based quality assurance and performance improvement plans.
• Provide education and nutrition resources to the community about healthy lifestyle changes and positive nutritional outcomes.
• Actively pursue continuing education and personal development programs to maintain and expand knowledge base.
• Promote Hospital, food, and nutritional services' policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with Nursing, Medical, and Support staff.
• Conduct Meal Rounds to determine the adequacy and acceptability of meals.
• Participate in patient satisfaction programs.
• Represent the Hospital Food and Nutrition Department professionally and ethically.
• Provide advice on clinical issues at departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
• Achieve assigned goals.
• Create and support an environment in which continuous improvement is measured and rewarded.
• Assist in managing the Diet Office activities.
• Perform Registered Dietitian duties in accordance with established A.N.D. and hospital standards and other clinical staff responsibilities as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition required. Master's Degree required.
  • Experience: Minimum one (1) year clinical nutrition experience preferred in both the acute and Ambulatory setting.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Possess good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable about applicable regulations of JCAHO, OBRA, and New York State. Familiar with managing in union environment. Good management skills, able to develop goals, assess performance and develop development plans. Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
  • Licenses, Certifications: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N) credentials with the academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association).