Patient Meal Plan Coordinator

Atlantic Health System; Morristown, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a Nutrition Services Assistant to coordinate patient meal plans with healthcare professionals, take patient meal orders by phone and at bedside, and consider cultural or religious dietary preferences. You will monitor and adjust meal tickets and diet orders, ensure accurate records, and support dietitians and nursing staff.

Strong attention to detail and compassion for patients are essential, with opportunities to contribute to safe, personalized

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient's meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists.
• Takes patient meal orders via phone and at the bedside.
• Assists with meal selections while taking into consideration cultural and/or religious preferences.
• Monitors patient meal tickets- this includes reviewing and modifying as needed to comply with prescribed diet order.
• Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a Nutrition Services Assistant to coordinate patient meal plans with healthcare professionals, take patient meal orders by phone and at bedside, and consider cultural or religious dietary preferences. You will monitor and adjust meal tickets and diet orders, ensure accurate records, and support dietitians and nursing staff.

Strong attention to detail and compassion for patients are essential, with opportunities to contribute to safe, personalized