CLERK, DIET (FULL-TIME)

• We have an opening for a Full Time CLERK, DIET position.
• Location:  Norwalk Community Hospital; 13222 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA, 90650.  Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:  Shift may vary; open availability is preferred (more details upon interview).
• Requirement:  Must have excellent customer service skills and Diet Clerk / Nutrition experience.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison’s hospital kitchens, restaurants and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company’s Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. The Atlanta-based company was named one of Modern Healthcare magazine’s “Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2013” and one of Training Magazine’s top 125 for 2014.

Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, responsible for patient contact, nutrition care, patient menu management, data collection, nutrition screening and communication of patient needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distributes and collect menus. Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet as assigned by dietitian. Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Provides basic nutrition education to patients, documenting care to patients in the medical record, under the direction of the Registered Dietitian.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follows facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Req ID: 106961