Nutrition Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Head Cook to work with the Dietary Director and Registered Dietitian to deliver high-quality nutrition services for patients in a post-acute setting.

The role requires planning and directing food service staff, ensuring diet accuracy, and maintaining documentation and compliance with standards and regulations. Strong computer skills and adherence to policies are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certified dietary manager credential or meet federal/state requirements.
• Experience documenting nutrition for post-acute care patients.
• Active license in the applicable state, with good standing.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food service staff to provide high quality meals on time and at proper temperatures.
• Ensure patient diets ordered by physicians are prepared and served accurately.
• Complete nutrition documentation for each patient as part of the care plan process.
• Order food and supplies, review deliveries for quality and pricing.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and teamwork on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies and codes of conduct.

Skills

Numerical abilities

Computer software proficiency

Standards of practice knowledge

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Geriatric care knowledge

Education

Certified dietary manager

State license requirements

Healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Evenings

This position will serve as Head Cook and will be an assistant to the Dietary Director.

Position Summary

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.

Education, Experience, and Licensure 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 applicable State (if State required). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• 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
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the 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, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• 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 part of nutrition documentation timely and accurately
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
• Ensure that the patient’s physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
• Order food and supplies for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
• Assist with other food service duties as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language