Nutrition Coordinator
Baptist Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Baptist Health is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Coordinator to join our Patient Food Service team at Baptist Jacksonville. This full-time position involves working 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 3.5 days a week with rotating weekends. A sign-on bonus of up to $1500 may be available for eligible new hires.
As a Nutrition Coordinator, you will be an integral part of the caregiving team, directly contributing to patient safety and satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring meal accuracy, timely delivery, and appropriate food temperature. You will be assigned to specific healthcare units, assisting patients with menu selections, and managing the assembly, delivery, and retrieval of meal trays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist patients in understanding menu selections and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
- Obtain patient preferences and modify tray identifiers as necessary to personalize service.
- Actively support and promote patient satisfaction, participating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality care and services.
- Work closely with caregivers and the culinary team to determine suitable menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, or specific cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
- Efficiently manage tray tickets and accurately assemble meals according to each patient’s selections in a timely manner.
- Deliver and retrieve meal trays from patient rooms at scheduled times, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols.
- Communicate any patient-related problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly, following established department procedures.
- Perform additional assigned duties to support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient food services.
Education and Experience Requirements
Education Required
None specified
Education Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED
Experience Preferred
- Cashier Experience
- Customer Service Experience
- Cooking Experience
- Cleaning Experience
Location
This Nutrition Coordinator position is located at Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown), 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32207.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Care
- Food Service Operations
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Dietary Restrictions
- Menu Management
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Food Safety
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Baptist Health
- Research Baptist Health's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Highlight experience in patient service, food preparation, and teamwork using keywords from the Nutrition Coordinator job description.
- Showcase patient-centric skills: Emphasize empathy, communication, and problem-solving abilities vital for a Nutrition Coordinator role.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice scenarios demonstrating your ability to handle patient requests and collaborate with healthcare teams at Baptist Health.
- Network effectively: Connect with current or former Baptist Health employees on LinkedIn for insider insights and potential referrals.
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