Nutrition Assistant - SF1

Site : Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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40 hours, 6 : 45 am - 3 : 15 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

Summary Schedule 40 hours, 6 : 45 am - 3 : 15 pm, Monday through Friday. The Nutrition Assistant performs a variety of duties pertaining to the delivery of high quality, personalized nutritional care to all patients. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions Attends department meetings, monthly in-services, training classes, etc as assigned.

• Assists patients with menu choices that fit within diet restrictions.
• Adjusts patient meal selections to comply with diet and with MD / RD / RN instructions.
• Ensures that all patients receive nourishment at each meal; notifies RN when this does not happen.
• Answers phone and assists with callers' requests according to dept guidelines.
• Follows department procedures for ordering supplements and enteral nutrition support products.
• Complies with department standards for meal delivery and set-up.
• Completes regular and therapeutic diet menus according to standards of care and department standards.
• Assists tray line staff and supervisor as needed.
• Rarely delivers trays to patients.
• Ensures intakes for calorie counts are completed.
• Conducts meal rounds and tray assessments as assigned.
• Reports issues and complaints.
• Rectifies any issues as needed.
• Communicates regularly with clinical and production teams (patient issues, special orders, need for diet education, etc).
• Recognizes and performs duties that need to be completed.
• Responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Healthcare experience including patient contact preferred Prior experience with customer service via telephones preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.26 - $27.13 / Hourly

Grade

SF1110

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EEO Statement :

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