Nutrition Associate II - NBMC (Part Time, Evening)

Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Nutrition Associate II (NA II) warmly greets and welcomes patients, responds to their questions and guides them through the food and nutrition meal ordering process. She/he interacts respectfully with the patient and/or patient’s representative to obtain and record accurate and complete information regarding meal/food preferences. The NA II responds expeditiously in a professional and concerned manner to patient inquiries/requests. She/he takes initiative to resolve patient issues to the best of their ability and within therapeutic diet restrictions. NA II promptly notifies Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Supervisor when additional support may be needed to meet patient expectations. The NA II maintains and promotes an attitude of professionalism and empathy as reflected by courteous actions, maintenance of confidentiality and appropriate presentation of self. Consistently demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. The NA II assists meal tray assembly; tray delivery and pick-up; answers patient related phone calls and remains responsible for any food service duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Safe Food Handler’s certificate required

Experience:

• One to three years customer engagement experience and/or service centered experience required
• One year food service experience or healthcare experience is required. Current enrollment in dietetics program or completion of dietetics program or degree is accepted.
• Experience within a healthcare environment preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate thoughts into a useful and meaningful discussion.
• Some working knowledge in the areas listed below is preferred:
  • Nutrition, therapeutic diet restrictions
  • Medical terminology.

Skills :

• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in basic nutrition care and therapeutic diets.
• Math, organization, and excellent communication skills required.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence including, but not limited to professionalism, customer focus, compassion, strong listening skills and a warm demeanor.
• Consistently exhibits empathy, optimism, resourcefulness and cultural competency in interactions with others.
• Is extremely open to learning new things and teaming with others in a collaborative environment.
• Proven track record of conducting him/herself in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the unique complexities and challenges of the healthcare environment.
• The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

Compensation:

• Hourly Salary Range Min $24.44 - Max $29.78(Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
• Evening Shift Hourly Differential: $1.80
• Night Shift Hourly Differential: $4.20
• Weekend Hourly Differential: $0.75

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About Us

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.

This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.

As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.

NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.

As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.

Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/

Job Info

Job Category:Non Clinical Support

Degree Level:NA

Job Shift:Evening

Salary : $4