Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Hammond, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2024

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Nutrition Services professional. As a member of our healthcare facility, you will play a vital role in providing nutrition services to our patients. This position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent patient assessment skills, and a deep understanding of nutrition and physiology.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and coordinate nutrition services for patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian

- Develop and implement care plans based on individual patient needs and dietary restrictions

- Conduct patient assessments to determine nutritional requirements and develop appropriate dietary recommendations

- Supervise the preparation and delivery of meals according to prescribed diets

- Monitor patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to their nutritional plans

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care

Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge of human physiology and its relationship to nutrition

- Experience with tube feeding and diagnostic evaluation is a plus

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Hammond, LA 70403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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