Job Description

ResponsibilitiesThe George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.In addition, GW Hospital receiving \xe2\x80\x9cHigh Performing\xe2\x80\x9d designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology\xe2\x80\x99s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain \xe2\x80\x93 Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line."At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.\xe2\x80\x9dChildren\xe2\x80\x99s National Hospital, GW Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and researchPOSITION SUMMARYAssists the department in the clerical aspects of preparation for patient meal service through accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selectionPrepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of meals for hospital patients
QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation/Qualification

• Licensure/Certifications: Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Related experience or education demonstrating a knowledge of normal and modified diets and the Carbohydrate Counting and Protein Exchange System

• Previous networked computer experience preferred
• Basic typing skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 2 hours)
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time (up to 6 hours)

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

George Washington University Hospital