Nutrition Associate: Patient Diet & Care Liaison

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Nutrition Associate to support meal ordering, preparation, and delivery for patients on therapeutic diets. You will work closely with nursing staff and clinical dietitians to ensure accurate menus and high-quality nutrition care.

The role involves communicating with patients, documenting dietary restrictions, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 year Healthcare experience, food service experience or diet office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, preparation, and delivery of meals, nourishments, snacks, and supplies to patients, nursing units, and kitchen.
• Check menus and trays for accuracy.
• Document food allergies, special needs, and likes and dislikes.
• Gather, label, and deliver tube-feeding products and nourishments to nursing units, as ordered.
• Interact with patients and obtain meal selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality control initiatives.
• Communicate with nursing staff and clinical dietitians regarding patient nutritional care requirements, such as diet education, and poor or insufficient nourishment.
• Understand diet order restrictions and offer appropriate choices to patients.
• Verify patient information prior to delivering trays.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Nutrition Associate to support meal ordering, preparation, and delivery for patients on therapeutic diets. You will work closely with nursing staff and clinical dietitians to ensure accurate menus and high-quality nutrition care.

The role involves communicating with patients, documenting dietary restrictions, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.