Nutrition Technician - Part-Time

Nemours is seeking a Nutrition Technician, PART-TIME to join our Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.  

Schedule: Varied shifts of 8:30am to 5:00pm OR 10:00am to 6:30pm including weekends and rotating holiday coverage. 

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 throughout the hospital and and the management of human milk in the NICU and CCCU.

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.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.