Nutrition Assistant- Per Diem PRN

Select Medical
US - New Jersey - West Orange
January 29, 2025

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation |Select Medical

1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Nutrition Assistant - Inpatient Rehab

Shift Hours:6AM - 2PM OR 11AM-7PM

Per Diem (PRN), as Needed

Pay Rate: $19.00/Hour

Benefits of becoming a Nutrition Assistant with us:

8-hour shifts
Team-oriented culture
Flexible scheduling
Impact on patient care and their quality of life
Working with a great dietary team
Ability to grow and learn new skills
A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation opportunities

Responsibilities

A Nutrition Assistant performs numerous duties related to patient menu systems. Responsible for patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection and communication of patient food service needs. Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements.

Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of menu management system.
Prepare, assemble, deliver and retrieve patient menus/ menu selections according to prescribed diets.
Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet.
Offer alternative menu, as allowed on prescribed diet and in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
Update and/or validate diet changes in the patient menu system with the most current diet order.
Update and/or validate menu and nourishment labeling is compliant with most current diet order. Create, print and place menu labels as needed.
Communicates patient care and food service issues to the department.
Print and distribute reports, such as meal tallies, patient diet lists and nourishment lists.
Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
Perform clerical assignments in Food & Nutrition office including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
Maintains organization and efficiency of department office.
Follows up with inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
Attend in-services and other departmental related meetings.
Assists tray line, food service aides or catering as needed.
Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous office experience or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience:

Working knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.

Additional Data

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas

*Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Job ID314615

LocationUS-NJ-West Orange

Experience (Years)2

CategoryDietary/Food Services - Dietary

Street Address1199 Pleasant Valley Way

CompanyKessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

Position TypePer Diem

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