Nutrition Coordinator- Enteral

Lincare is currently seeking a Nutrition Coordinator- Enteral to join our Enteral Team in Lexington.

WHY WORK AT Lincare?

• Culture- An inclusive, open and friendly environment focused on our associates and their success
• Benefits- Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options to fit your individual needs
• Growth- An industry leader who continues to transform the way respiratory care is delivered to our patients

The Nutrition Coordinator performs patient follow-up, generally responsible for the evaluation of patient adherence to physician orders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity, according to the patient need and Lincare policy
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge of enteral home care techniques and relevant enteral therapy concepts
• Represents Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reports
• Gathers necessary information from referral source to ensure insurance coverage of each enteral patient
• Follows up on necessary paperwork to ensure payment for services rendered
• Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Drives to admit, deliver, and pick up such items as enteral formula, feeding pump(s), IV poles, and/or related feeding supplies to patients' home or place of business
• Responsible for National On-Call not to exceed 6 shifts per year
• Provide patient care, treatment, and service in a continuous and coordinate manner in settings appropriate to meet patient needs
• Promote safe, effective patient and organizational environments, as well as feeding equipment use
• Participate in on-going education that includes in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve individual competence

Qualifications:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and email communications

Education and Experience:

• One year experience in home health care, hospital, clinic, or nursing home strongly preferred
• Experience/Education in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Health, or Nursing strongly preferred
• One year of experience as an LPN, DTR, or CNA preferred
• Must have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40218: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location