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General Purpose of Job:
To prepare and deliver all formula and breastmilk feedings needed for patient use in NICU
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
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Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
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Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
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Keeps refrigerators and freezers clean where formula/ breast milk is stored.
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Cleans and arranges all formula room cupboards and counters.
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Defrosts formula/ breast milk room refrigerator/freezer as needed.
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Checks NICU unit refrigerators for any expired formula/ breast milk.
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Washes and sterilizes bottles and other equipment following sanitation procedures.
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Prepares the formula/breastmilk feedings ordered for each patient by following computer orders.
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Follows department policies and procedures for age appropriate formula preparations.
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Mixes the formula/ breast milk additives to endure proper sterilization/sanitation of infant feeds.
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Prepares labels for each bottle of formula/ breast milk (patient name , medical record number, expiration date/time, and feeding order).
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Draws up formula/ breast milk into syringes/ bottles for feedings.
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Delivers all formula/ breast milk to each nursing unit.
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Has Registered Nurse verify label and initial Mom’s Place Feeding Log on receipt of feedings for correct patient and correct feeding order
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Properly thaws breast milk under sanitary conditions and at accurate amounts as to not waste breast milk.
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Prepares worksheets/kardex for following day.
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Assures that all Mom’s Place kardexes are kept current; making changes as necessary.
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Maintains quality assurance monitors as established (production lists/ temperature checks).
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Prepares, handles, and sanitizes supplies for breastfeeding moms (breast feeding bags, supplies).
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Issues new moms supplies needed for starting to pump.
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Instruct moms on proper use of pump cleaning, procedure, and storage/labeling milk.
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Assist mom in use of pumps and be knowledgeable in answering basic lactation questions.
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Refer all moms to Lactation Consultant for follow-up.
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Interacts closely with Dietitian in areas of uncertainty.
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Takes inventory of mom’s Place supplies.
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Attends all department and hospital in-services as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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