Nutrition Assistant SF1

Site: Brigham and Womens 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.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeYesLicenses and CredentialsExperienceHealthcare experience including patient contact preferred Prior experience with customer service via telephones preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. - Must be able to read write and clearly speak English. - Ability to push food carts. - Ability to pleasantly and effectively handle multiple phone lines and voice mail. - Must have basic computer skills in order to be able to use various computer. - programs/systems within the hospital. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Physical Requirements

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.26 - $27.13/Hourly

Grade

SF1110

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2810 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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