Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Dietetic Aide - Nutrition Services

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  $17 - $26/hr  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Sign ON -Retention Bonus $3,000

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.

This is a full-time, position with competitive rates starting at $17/hr upto $26/hr based on experience. Evening and weekend shifts receive a shift differential, and weekend shifts are required. You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position.

We are offering a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *The bonus is available for external hires only (or current D-H employees moving to a 30 - 40 hour per week position from a per diem role) and certain conditions apply.

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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 computer-generated 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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    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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