About this role
Nemours is seeking a Nutrition Technician, PART-TIME to join our Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.
This position is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping and ordering of all patient formula and breast milk under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian.
Under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian:
- Recognizes weights and measures and has a working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Maintains sterile technique during formula and breast milk preparation.
- Follows the standards of formula preparation as described in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “Guidelines for Preparations of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities.”
- Able to read, write and perform necessary mathematical skills to correctly calculate and follow formula and breast milk recipes and prepare infant formulas.
- Prepares and delivers all infant formulas and breast milk as ordered.
- Inventories and maintains sufficient infant feeding room stock.
- Maintains sanitation in formula room area. 8. Recognizes all of the age- related factors that may contribute to formula choices.
- Recognizes and interprets instructions for changes in formula and breast milk and readjusts volumes accordingly.
- Regularly interacts with dietitians, nurses, unit clerks, foodservice personnel, patients, and family members.
- Remains knowledgeable of HIPPA and OSHA/Safety Regulations.
- Supports the concepts and principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.
- Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma required. (Up to 3 months of training beyond high school).
- Completed training in a related medical field (i.e. Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant0 or Food Services field.
- Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience required.
- Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
- Complete specified competencies within 90 days of hire date.
Schedule
Monday - Sunday 8:30am-5:00pm or 10:00am-6:30pm
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Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.
Other facts
About Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
What you'll do
- The Nutrition Technician is responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping, and ordering of all patient formula and breast milk under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian. This includes maintaining sterile techniques, following preparation guidelines, and ensuring proper inventory management.
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