Nutrition Associate; Part-time Shifts Vary | Includes Weekends

Job Description

Nutrition Associate (Part‑time, 20 Hours Per Week | Shifts Vary | Includes Weekends) – Position Code 250003GJ.

The Nutrition Associate is responsible for Patient Meal (MyDining) service. Secure patient meal selections and special requests via telephone or face‑to‑face interactions.

• Maintain professionalism: communicate relevant information to Supervisor/Manager/Director; use appropriate communication with patients, nursing staff, visitors.
• Nutrition Service: receive and utilize accurate orders for patient meal service via CNMC and MyDining; take menu selections, confirm needs, discuss tray delivery time; offer alternatives within prescribed diet; review orders and communicate problems; prepare, assemble and deliver unit floor stock and patient nourishment; assist dietitian with NPO/liquid diets and calories.
• Performance Improvement: collect data for requested processes.
• Safety: speak up about unsafe behavior; validate and verify information; stop when uncertain and resolve; demonstrate clear communication; promote safety; attend to details.
• Safety & Sanitation: comply with safety and sanitation standards; remove expired items; follow NPSG for patient identification and handwashing.
• Organizational Commitment: partner in mission; recognize diversity; demonstrate integrity; maintain confidentiality.
• Customer Service: anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs met.
• Teamwork/Communication: collaborate and respect; partner with all team members; receptive to others’ ideas.
• Problem‑solving: contribute to positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility; identify improvement opportunities; make sound decisions.
• Cost Management: use resources efficiently; seek less costly ways.

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1 year some food service experience 6‑12 months or 12 months customer service experience in retail or food service (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge: Translate written instructions into accurate patient meals; understand general nutrition and interpret special dietary needs; accurately measure portions of special products; perform basic IT data entry and print functions.

District of Columbia — Washington; CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010.

Position Status:
Regular PT;
Shift variable;
Full‑time salary range 37,648 – 73,673.6 (annual).

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 and pay‑transparency policy are available. Children’s National maintains a drug‑free workplace, prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana and all illegal substances in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act.