Nutrition Services Assistant

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.

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/

Preferred

and/or

High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredorGEDRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required

Area of Experience

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Less than 1 YearFood ServicePreferred

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations

Required/

Preferred

and/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.