Nutrition Coordinator, PRN, Baptist South

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $500 external

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Nutrition Coordinator to join our Patient Food Service team at Baptist South on a PRN basis. You will help patients understand menu selections, coordinate tray assembly, and ensure meals are delivered safely on time.

You will work with nursing and culinary staff to accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and cultural preferences, while supporting patient satisfaction and quality care goals.

Qualifications

• Assist patients in understanding their menu selections and coordinate tray assembly.
• Coordinate with nursing to ensure dietary requirements are met and allergies are respected.
• Deliver meals in a timely and safe manner, maintaining patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in understanding their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection.
• Deliver and retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times and communicate issues promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Menu understanding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Eligible for Up To $500 Sign-On Bonus if hired externally.

Nutrition Coordinator, Patient Food Service, PRN, Baptist South Baptist Health is currently looking for a Nutrition Coordinator to join our Patient Food Service team at our Baptist South location in Jacksonville. This is a PRN opportunity. Nutrition Coordinators on the Baptist Food Service team are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. Nutrition Coordinators are assigned units in a healthcare facility; provide services that include helping patients make menu selections; assembly, delivery, and retrieval of meal trays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist patients in understanding their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions. Obtain preferences and modifies tray identifiers accordingly. Support and promote patient satisfaction and participate with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality care/services to patients. Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences; or when a patient inquiry about additional selections. Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner. Deliver and Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times. Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures. Performs other duties assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Less than 1 year Customer Service Experience (Required)

Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Primary Location: South - Main Building 14550 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 United States of America

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.