Nutrition Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States Select Medical Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Nutrition Care Specialist to join our team at Select Medical Corporation. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality nutritional care to our patients, working collaboratively with medical staff, patients, families, and food service departments to ensure the implementation of nutrition care plans and maintenance of departmental standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments, identifying goals, recommending nutrition interventions, monitoring, and evaluating patient progress.
  • Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
  • Work closely with the Speech Therapy Department to assist with the progression of textured modified diets to ensure patient safety and optimize oral intake.
  • Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet, and oral supplement orders are consistent with the facility's established nutrition support formulary and diet manual.
  • Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors in the development of nutrition care plans.
  • Review yearly updates and approve therapeutic diet manuals annually, educating clinical and food service staff on the location of the Nutrition Care Manual.
  • Maintain current professional registration requirements, including Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education.
  • Evaluate potential food/drug interactions and/or herb/supplement interactions.
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate progress and special needs.
  • Participate in developing, planning, and standardizing menus.
  • Perform meal rounds to ensure patients' meal trays are consistent with the prescribed diet and meet standards as to quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
  • Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
  • Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
  • One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

About Select Medical Corporation:

Select Medical Corporation is committed to providing an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Our mission is to put the patient first, help improve quality of life for the community, continue to develop and explore new ideas, provide high-quality care, and do well by doing what is right.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave.


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