Nutrition Technician I, 20hrs/week, day shift

Company: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Nutrition Technician I
Job Location: Omaha
Immediate Supervisor: Patient Food Services Manager

Status: Hourly

JOB OVERVIEW

• Meets with patient/resident daily to gather meal and snack selections; specifically discussing individual food preferences and nutritional content of food/beverage items.
• Enters nutrition requests received into electronic medical record and meal management software.
• Manages time and activities to meet deadlines.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records.
• Maintains an organized, structured work environment.
• Works cooperatively with nutrition therapists, and other healthcare clinicians, so that individualized orders are processed expediently and accurately.
• Coordinates all information received so that each patient/resident receives consistent nutrition care.
• Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage are routinely scheduled.
• Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures .
• Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  
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• Visits patients/resident daily to gather meal/snack selections and enters directly into meal management software.
• Processes payment and meal selections for guest meals upon request.
• Receives orders via electronic medical record such as, but not limited to: snacks, encourage fluids, calorie counts, and requests for change in meal delivery time and/or place; making changes in meal management software so that all meals are served safely with the patient-- s/resident-- s rehabilitation and quality of life goals in mind.
• Answers the phone and checks email throughout the day.
• Evaluate and monitor quality control standards of food and nutrition services . (PEOPLE)
  
  
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers and other facility departments to provide a unified approach to customer care.
• Communicates necessary nutrition care information so all Nutrition Therapists/Nutrition Technicians II are informed of changes in a timely manner.
• Interacts with customers and staff in a customer-focused manner, displaying hospitality and collaboration.
• Follows instruction from manager to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department.
• Participate in intradisciplinary/interdisciplinary meetings, as assigned.
• Assists in corrective action when unsafe practices are being performed and alerts director or manager. (THINGS)
  
  
• Must be able to operate copier, telephone, fax machine and have computer skills, including e-mail, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet functions.
• Complete all mandatory education programs on a yearly basis in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Maintains a safe environment for the department.
• Handles and operates all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
• Recognizes and adapts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient/resident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patient/resident population.
• Alert the clinical nutrition manager of any problems with patient meal management software.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  • Light work with routinely pushing a cart and laptop weighing up to 55lbs.
  • Occasional lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequent lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
  • Frequent walking.
  • Frequent grasping of both hands requiring normal grip strength based on national averages.
  • Requires sufficient sight to see and read reports and computer screen.
  • Requires sufficient hearing and speaking to communicate by phone or in person.
  • 100% of work is inside. QUALIFICATIONS (Education/training and/or Experience)
    • Minimum two years nutrition or related area education preferred.
    • Associates degree from certified Dietetic Technician program or a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and/or Food Service Management from an accredited college or university preferred.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, including giving and receiving information.
    • Experience using electronic medical record and nutrition software preferred. Madonna is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
      
      

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