Nutrition Assistant​/Dietary PRN

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health.

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Schedule: PRN Set days – Mondays and Fridays 9:30a‑6p, covering PTO/vacations.

Compensation: $19.50/PRN Rate

Walk‑In Interview Day: Wednesday, Dec. 10th from 11am‑4pm

Address: 12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

• Extensive orientation program for a smooth transition
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, RX, vision, and dental plan offerings
• 100% paid RN scholarship program and company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, plus life and disability protection
• Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

• Perform duties related to patient menu systems, including food service contact, menu management, menu selection collection, data gathering, and communication of needs; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient menus/menus selections according to prescribed diets.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet.
• Offer alternative menu options as allowed for a prescribed diet, respecting food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes and labeling in the patient menu system; create, print, and place menu labels as needed.
• Communicate patient care and food service issues to the department.
• Print and distribute reports such as meal tallies, patient diet lists, and nourishment lists.
• Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in line with organizational and departmental policies.
• Perform clerical assignments in the Food & Nutrition office, including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Follow up on inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
• Attend in‑services and other departmental meetings.
• Assist tray line, food service aides, or catering as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous office experience (or equivalent).

• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care