Nutrition Services Assistant

Location: -

Department:

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 0/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour

Summary

Hospital Based NSA & Call Center NSA

Provides meal delivery, menu selection and nutritional care services to the patient population. Compiles and maintains accurate records and information for use in preparing patient menus. Processes menus, nourishment and tube feeding needs. Maintains and updates patient preferences and special requests on the computer. Obtains appropriate menu selection. Hospital Based NSA transports food delivery carts to and from department to assigned nursing units. Collaborates with the clinical dietitian and nursing staff to identify those patients at nutritional risk and/or need for possible nutritional intervention.

Milk Lab NSA

Responsible for performing the duties associated with the daily operations of the Formula/Supplement Room including, but not limited to, the preparation, distribution, and inventory of products. The NSA uses computer for accurate data entry - on a daily basis. Processes orders, maintains food safety compliance logs, documents recipes in EMR, and maintains sanitation of all laboratory areas. Assists Milk Lab Technicians with human milk receipt, processing, production, verification, and delivery as needed.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or

High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor

GEDRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or

Less than 1 YearFood ServicePreferred

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/or

Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/or

Other Requirements

Working knowledge of principles of current clinical nutrition and patient care for all stages of the life cycle, ability to provide clear concise verbal and written instructions, good organizational skills, ability to work independently, completion of the clinical education program.