Children's National Medical Center
Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed) (250001FV)
Job Description Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed) - ( 250001FV )
Description The Nutrition Technician will be responsible for accurate preparation, translation and delivery of special formulas/supplements/trays according to the department policies and procedures. Will be responsible for the maintenance of patient Food and Nutrition records, kardex and logs for order accuracy using current Information technology and act as the source of current patient diet order status. Answer patient foodservice phone and documents all request.
Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
A.A. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
Ability to translate written instructions and numeric formulas into special diet products and/or infant formulas.
Ability to accurately measure micro and macro levels of special products, using scale and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic information Technology data entry and print functions.
Functional Accountabilities Professionalism
Polite and professional attitude to all customers.
Communicate pertinent information to Supervisor/Manager or Director.
Nutrition Service
Receive and maintain accurate and current orders for patient meal service or formulas utilizing CNMC information systems.
Prepare, review and correct patient menus and adhere to the principles of special diets.
Prepare and deliver infant formula and special supplements according to RD approved formula and/or department standards.
Prepare patient listing with accurate diet/formula information and special instructions for department Patient Service staff per approved department standards.
Maintain patient information in kardex, logbook and/or IT systems from Nutrition Technician and ask appropriate clarification of patient orders.
Inventory special food items, menus and other related resources; communicate needs to appropriate supervisor/manager.
Productivity
Enter applicable data on floor stock and nourishment usage; print daily/weekly reports per department guidelines accurately and timely.
Collect data for Performance Improvement processes, as requested.
Safety and Sanitation
Comply with maintenance of safety and sanitation standards of the department, institution and regulatory agencies.
Maintain integrity, cleanliness and operational safety of meal delivery cart system according to HACCP standards.
Office Support
Answer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Organization: Children’s National Hospital
Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : PRN
Job Posting Full-Time Salary Range 39062.4 - 76502.4
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug-Free Workplace Statement Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Job Description Nutrition Technician (PRN | As Needed) - ( 250001FV )
Description The Nutrition Technician will be responsible for accurate preparation, translation and delivery of special formulas/supplements/trays according to the department policies and procedures. Will be responsible for the maintenance of patient Food and Nutrition records, kardex and logs for order accuracy using current Information technology and act as the source of current patient diet order status. Answer patient foodservice phone and documents all request.
Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
A.A. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Related healthcare, foodservice experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
Ability to translate written instructions and numeric formulas into special diet products and/or infant formulas.
Ability to accurately measure micro and macro levels of special products, using scale and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic information Technology data entry and print functions.
Functional Accountabilities Professionalism
Polite and professional attitude to all customers.
Communicate pertinent information to Supervisor/Manager or Director.
Nutrition Service
Receive and maintain accurate and current orders for patient meal service or formulas utilizing CNMC information systems.
Prepare, review and correct patient menus and adhere to the principles of special diets.
Prepare and deliver infant formula and special supplements according to RD approved formula and/or department standards.
Prepare patient listing with accurate diet/formula information and special instructions for department Patient Service staff per approved department standards.
Maintain patient information in kardex, logbook and/or IT systems from Nutrition Technician and ask appropriate clarification of patient orders.
Inventory special food items, menus and other related resources; communicate needs to appropriate supervisor/manager.
Productivity
Enter applicable data on floor stock and nourishment usage; print daily/weekly reports per department guidelines accurately and timely.
Collect data for Performance Improvement processes, as requested.
Safety and Sanitation
Comply with maintenance of safety and sanitation standards of the department, institution and regulatory agencies.
Maintain integrity, cleanliness and operational safety of meal delivery cart system according to HACCP standards.
Office Support
Answer department phone and keep appropriate log information; respond to voice mail per department guidelines.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Organization: Children’s National Hospital
Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : PRN
Job Posting Full-Time Salary Range 39062.4 - 76502.4
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug-Free Workplace Statement Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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