Neonatal Nutrition Technician - - Neonatal ICU - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Neonatal Nutrition Aide to support neonatal and infant feeding with accuracy and care. You will deliver feeds to patient care areas and ensure milk storage standards are met while coordinating with the neonatal ICU team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong reading/writing/math skills, and excellent communication. Training and benefits are provided, with a 30-hour weekly day shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university preferred, especially with nutrition/dietetics interest.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver neonatal and infant feedings.
• Ensure milk storage standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with patient care areas and team.
• Follow all regulatory standards related to position.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Excellent reading, writing, math

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Follow directions independently

Stamina for long shifts

Ability to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1045 SLC-CH Neonatal ICUScheduled Weekly Hours:30Hours:8:00 AM- 6:30 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 dieteticsExperience: Preferred: Experience in food and nutrition servicesSkills: 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 timeLicensure/Certification/Registration: N/A