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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Department: 500073 Food & Nutrition Svc-DietClerk Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 203 H Compensation Range: $17.51 - $23.64 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: General Summary: Visits patients daily to ensure they have the opportunity to order meals based on their physician-ordered diet. Works in conjunction with other team members to perform various tasks within the department. Essential Functions: Provides exemplary customer service by visiting assigned units to obtain daily meal selections from each patient. Enters compliant patient selections and preferences in CBORD (Computerized diet system). Organizes tray tickets for efficient meal production and delivery. Interacts with multi-disciplinary staff members on the units to gather valuable input related to patient meals. Communicates food quality and acceptance issues to department management, reflecting trends, and advises staff on adjusting trays for changed diet orders. Screens patients to identify risk levels assesses patients at moderate nutritional risk and develops and implements medical nutrition therapy for them. May be assigned to infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric populations. Calculates patients' nutrient intakes as ordered by physicians. Educates patients, their families, and significant others on simple nutritional regimes. Arranges for individual follow-up as needed. Plans meals for difficult and/or malnourished patients to reach clinical nutrition goals. Documents all aspects of patients' nutritional care in medical records. Collaborates with the healthcare team to recommend the least restrictive but acceptable nutrition regime based on knowledge of the patient's condition, communicating verbally or via the medical record. Participates in precepting undergraduate dietetic students and training and coaching unit support staff regarding their food service role. Participates in orienting and training peers. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education & Experience: High School diploma required Associate's degree in related field preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in a health care setting preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create
and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Department: 500073 Food & Nutrition Svc-DietClerk Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 203 H Compensation Range: $17.51 - $23.64 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: General Summary: Visits patients daily to ensure they have the opportunity to order meals based on their physician-ordered diet. Works in conjunction with other team members to perform various tasks within the department. Essential Functions: Provides exemplary customer service by visiting assigned units to obtain daily meal selections from each patient. Enters compliant patient selections and preferences in CBORD (Computerized diet system). Organizes tray tickets for efficient meal production and delivery. Interacts with multi-disciplinary staff members on the units to gather valuable input related to patient meals. Communicates food quality and acceptance issues to department management, reflecting trends, and advises staff on adjusting trays for changed diet orders. Screens patients to identify risk levels assesses patients at moderate nutritional risk and develops and implements medical nutrition therapy for them. May be assigned to infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric populations. Calculates patients' nutrient intakes as ordered by physicians. Educates patients, their families, and significant others on simple nutritional regimes. Arranges for individual follow-up as needed. Plans meals for difficult and/or malnourished patients to reach clinical nutrition goals. Documents all aspects of patients' nutritional care in medical records. Collaborates with the healthcare team to recommend the least restrictive but acceptable nutrition regime based on knowledge of the patient's condition, communicating verbally or via the medical record. Participates in precepting undergraduate dietetic students and training and coaching unit support staff regarding their food service role. Participates in orienting and training peers. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education & Experience: High School diploma required Associate's degree in related field preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in a health care setting preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create
and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.