Nutrition Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Nutrition Coordinator who collaborates with the Food Service Director and Registered Dietitian to provide high-quality nutrition care and compliant documentation. You will oversee meal preparation to match physician orders and support the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing patient care plans.

The role requires certification as a Dietary Manager or active state licensure, numerical proficiency, and strong confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Certified dietary manager or state licensure requirements satisfied.
• Experience documenting nutrition for post-acute care patients.
• Active license in good standing if required by state.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thorough nutrition documentation for each patient.
• Direct food service staff to ensure timely, high quality meals.
• Ensure diets ordered by physicians are prepared and served correctly.
• Order and review food and supplies for quality and cost.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support care plans.

Skills

Numerical skills

Computer literacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Certified Dietary Manager

Active state license (if required)

Job description

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer