EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and successful completion of Nursing Assistant Program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Nurse Assistant I certification and Infant and Adult CPR certifications required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Promotes customer satisfaction through responsive, non-judgmental, respectful, and professional behaviors. Serves as a patient advocate in all interactions maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

5. 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.

6. Inventories and maintains sufficient nutrition room stock ensuring expired stock is removed and keeping appropriate records both written and computerized.

7. 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.

8. Participates in identification of issues and quality improvement.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Subject to moderate stressful conditions Subject to some interruptions Required to wear

PPE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum