Diet Clerk II (Per Diem) — Patient Nutrition Support

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, invites a Diet Clerk II for per diem support. Under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Nutrition, you will execute nutrition care orders, process menus, maintain patient care records, and monitor progress to ensure high-quality nutrition care.

You will serve as patient advocate, coordinate with dietitians and food service, assist with meal selections and service, and document nutrition notes.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; college nutrition courses preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: California Food Handler Card; obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience: Hospital and computer experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute nutrition care orders accurately and process menus within timelines.
• Maintain thorough patient care records and document nutrition notes.
• Monitor patient nutrition status and meal tolerance; ensure high quality care.
• Act as patient advocate; liaison between dietitian, food service and patient.
• Oversee meal selections and service; ensure food safety practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

College nutrition courses preferred

Job description

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, invites a Diet Clerk II for per diem support. Under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Nutrition, you will execute nutrition care orders, process menus, maintain patient care records, and monitor progress to ensure high-quality nutrition care.

You will serve as patient advocate, coordinate with dietitians and food service, assist with meal selections and service, and document nutrition notes.