NICU Infant Feeding Management Technician

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and preparing infant breast milk feeds within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The technician will utilize therapeutic communication, adhere to strict infection control principles, and ensure accurate preparation and delivery of feeds. The position also involves maintaining nutrition room stock and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma and successful completion of Nursing Assistant Program.
Nurse Assistant I certification and Infant and Adult CPR certifications required.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to mix and prepare feedings
Ability to do mathematical calculations
Ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

Utilizes therapeutic communication skills to promote a cooperative work environment, develop interpersonal relationships, address conflict appropriately, and facilitate team building keeping the patient as the central focus and using family centered care principles. Utilizes listening and sensitivity.
Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional environment through Shared Governance participation, adherence to standards, participation in peer review and acceptance of accountabilities. Participates in orientation of new staff and acts as a resource to others.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment through strict adherence to standards, policies, and procedures for transport, storage, management and preparation of breast milk following infection control principles.
Promotes customer satisfaction through responsive, non-judgmental, respectful, and professional behaviors. Serves as a patient advocate in all interactions maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Prepares and delivers infant breast milk as ordered using correct techniques to measure liquids including amounts needed over 24 hour period with minimal waste and appropriate double checks when needed.
Inventories and maintains sufficient nutrition room stock ensuring expired stock is removed and keeping appropriate records both written and computerized.
Takes personal responsibility for professional growth and development keeping abreast of new standards and information. Maintains competence by demonstrating self-direction for continuing education and renewal of Nurse Assistant registry listing.
Participates in identification of issues and quality improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program