Nutrition Associate

Nutrition Associate The Nutrition Associate within Franciscan assists patients in making their menu selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet. This position acts as a liaison between patients, food and nutrition, and clinical dietitians and nursing staff to provide optimum nutrition care and patient with ordering, preparation, and delivery of meals, nourishments, snacks, and supplies to patients, nursing units, and kitchen. Check menus and trays for accuracy. Document food allergies, special needs, and likes and dislikes. Gather, label, and deliver tube-feeding products and nourishments to nursing units, as ordered. Interact with patients and obtain meal selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet. Participate in performance improvement and quality control with nursing staff and clinical dietitians regarding patient nutritional care requirements, such as diet education, and poor or insufficient nourishment. Understand diet order restrictions and offer appropriate choices to patient information prior to delivering trays. Preferred High School Diploma/GED1 year Healthcare experience, food service experience or diet office experience Preferred Food Handler Certification - Serv Safe In Illinois Food Handler Certification - Serv Safe Indiana Travel is required.