Clinical Nutrition Coordinator: Care Plans & Education

Regional West Medical Services; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Collaborative dietary team

Job summary

Regional West Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Support Coordinator / Dietary Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality clinical nutrition services across the hospital. Work under Registered Dietitians to assist with assessments, care planning, patient education, and collaboration to improve outcomes.

This role is integral to the clinical dietetics team and emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with physician orders and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year ADA-approved Dietetic Technician program OR
• Graduate of a Foodservice Manager Training Program OR
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in foodservice management, nutrition, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the nutrition plan of care for assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Dietitian/physician
• Gather and document data for initial and ongoing nutrition assessments
• Interview patients to determine dietary needs and nutrition intake; assist in developing nutrition plans
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support nutrition status
• Monitor, review, and document patient progress related to nutrition interventions
• Assist with patient and family nutrition education and discharge planning
• Utilize educational materials and standard nutrition care practices
• Support quality improvement and audit activities
• Assist with staff and student orientation/education as needed
• Represent Nutrition Services and Regional West Medical Center professionally

Skills

Nutrition coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Dietetic Technician program (ADA approved)

Foodservice manager training program

Associate or bachelor’s in nutrition/foodservice

Job description

Regional West Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Support Coordinator / Dietary Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality clinical nutrition services across the hospital. Work under Registered Dietitians to assist with assessments, care planning, patient education, and collaboration to improve outcomes.

This role is integral to the clinical dietetics team and emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with physician orders and organizational standards.