NICU Nutrition Associate

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Department

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: BLS

Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience
Preferred: Prior experience in formula preparation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Basic math and computer skills.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Identifies diet orders from the EMR.

Generates labels, measures EBM/DBM, calculates additives and fills feeding orders for a 24 hour period according to physician orders. Looks up and prepares formulas using dietician prepared recipes.

Responsible for scanning in, storage, scanning from freezer to refrigerator, preparation, and labeling of expressed breast milk (EBM) for individual NICU patient using the EMR.

Responds to parents and nurses needs as requested appropriately. Communicates effectively with other care providers to provide continuity of care. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.

Uses milk warmers appropriately for thawing purposes.

Organizes expressed breast milk to ensure patients get oldest milk first. Discards any expired EBM/DBM from the EMR.

Ensures properly labeled formulas are delivered to appropriate patient care areas.

Facilitates workflow that supports aseptic technique in feeding preparation.

Assures that all areas of the nutrition room are clean and sanitary.

Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality care. Actively promotes and increases awareness for breast feeding.

Notifies NICU management when donor breast milk is in need of re-ordering. Notifies mothers when breast milk supply is low. Helps monitor/maintain/audit reports, data relating to EBM/DBM and feedings.

Documents all refrigerator temperatures and recognizes when intervention is necessary.

Cleans and disinfects nutrition room refrigerator daily and defrosts weekly.



Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.