Human Milk Formula Specialist- Norfolk, Va.
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- We are hiring immediately for a HUMAN MILK/ FORMULA SPECIALIST position.
- Location :
Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters, Norfolk, VA.
- Note: online applications accepted only .
- Requirement : Prefer someone with a BS in Nutrition or currently seeking a BS in Nutrition
- Schedule : Full time hours during training, then reduce to part time hours
- Salary : $17.00 hr.
- Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food !
Morrison Healthcare is a leading
national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to
serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison uses
the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for
patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful
missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the
nation's largest health systems for more than 65 years and leverages
culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide
consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been
recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020
for the 8th time and was named a Top 125 Training Organization by
Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time. Glassdoor also named
Morrison a 2018 Best Places to Work and CEO Tim Pierce a 2019 Most
Admired CEO. Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division
within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians,
300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team
members.
As a Human Milk/Formula Specialist, you will assist in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's. You will be responsible for preparation, labeling, storage and delivery of all formulas and human milk in the Nutrition Room for infants, pediatric and adult patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual who thrives in a fast paced and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparation procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic technique
- Uses correct and accurate technique to measure powders and liquids
- Verifies new or questionable feeding orders with care team for accuracy and obtains standardized recipes as needed
- Uses clinical information system to obtain patient feeding orders and to print labels and production lists
- Maintains competence in computer/printer systems
- Stores prepared feedings properly until delivery to units
- Delivers prepared feedings properly to unit refrigerators
- Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces in the Nutrition Room before and after each feeding preparation. Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage areas used in the Nutrition Room
- Calculates new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software
- Completes inventory management of formula and human milk
- Adheres to food safety and sanitation regulations and standards established by regulating agencies and the health care facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in applied science required, with 6 to 12 months of clinical experience OR
- Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficient computer skills required to be successful
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS
- Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Morrison Healthcare is
a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity
employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and
Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and
experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1225389