Dietetic Aide-clinical Nutrition Services - Lebanon, United States - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
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Lebanon, United States

3 weeks ago

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Overview:

We are offering a $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. The bonus is available for external hires only (or current D-H employees moving to a hour per week position from a per diem role) and certain conditions apply.
The Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock encompasses Patient Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, and Dining Services.

FNS aims to provide a nutritional environment which supports a population-level approach to a healthy diet and aligns with the D-H commitment to improve the health and wellness of our patients, employees, and community and create a sustainable health system.


The Dietetic Aide at Dartmouth-Hitchcock works directly with our patients by completing activities related to patient nutritional care, meal service delivery and assists patients with menu completion.

To learn more about our Food and Nutrition Services department and roles - watch here:


Responsibilities:


  • Corrects patient menus on assigned units based on physicians' order and Nutrition Care Manual.
  • Assists patient with menu completion and check patients' satisfaction with selections and compliance with physicians' diet order.
  • Collects computerized diet order changes. Prints special nourishment labels and lists for Production.
  • Prints and checks menus and tray tickets following specific instructions regarding patient nutritional care.
  • Checks patient tray line by comparing patient menu selections with tray items. Requests that the Diet Office make appropriate therapeutic substitutions.
  • Answers phone and voice messages using telephone log sheet to record all messages. Processes requests as established within clinical policies and procedures.
  • Counts and records diet census and tube feeding orders.
  • Makes note of patient choices, correcting as necessary using computergenerated reports. Prints and distributes tally reports.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
  • 1 year of related dietary experience preferred.
  • Must have good verbal, written communication and computer skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

  • None
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