Neonatal Nutrition Technician - Neonatal ICU - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Dietary Aide responsible for preparing and delivering neonatal and infant feedings with care and efficiency. You will ensure milk storage standards are met and work closely with the neonatal ICU team.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Bachelor's in nutrition/dietetics, and strong communication and customer service skills. This is a day-shift role with 24 weekly hours in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics preferred.
• Experience in food and nutrition services preferred.
• Excellent reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver neonatal/infant feedings per standards.
• Ensure milk storage standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with care teams and patients' families.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Reading writing math skills

Computer literacy

Stand for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1045 SLC-CH Neonatal ICUScheduled Weekly Hours:24Hours:9:00 AM-5:30 PMWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Responsible for the preparation and delivery of neonatal and infant feedings in a professional and efficient manner. Provides appropriate feedings to patient care areas and assures milk storage standards are met. Requires excellent communication and customer service skills. Performs essential job functions independently, with minimal supervision per established parameters. Adheres to all regulatory standards related to the position. Ideal candidate is a self-starter, with a positive attitude to accomplish job duties in an effective manner. Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university, prefer education and interest in nutrition and dietetics Experience: Preferred: Experience in food and nutrition services Skills: Excellent reading, writing and math skills Computer literacy skills Excellent communication skills Able to follow directions and work independently Able to move quickly Able to stand for long periods of time Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A