Post-Acute 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

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.