Dietitian Supervisor (Pediatrics, NICU, & Nutrition Lab)

Responsibilities

• Maintain full accountability and stewardship relating to all aspects of the specialized Nutrition Lab (NL) and at the Santa Monica Hospital.
• Create standards/policies, infection control, supervision of staff involved in nutrition and food service, supplies, food/temperature control guidelines, Timeless Software System.
• Develop performance improvement plans, oversee formula prep, and assemble education provided to stakeholders.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients, specializing in Pediatrics and NICU.
• Supervise the work of two nutrition lab technicians and one registered dietitian.
• Have cross-coverage responsibilities for adult patients in the ICU, Critical Care, Cardiac, Renal, GI, OB, Oncology, Head/Neck, Med Surg, and Geriatric areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification as Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.
• Three or more years of RD experience.
• One or more years of NICU/pediatrics experience (highly preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of infant formulas and breastmilk fortification.
• Ability to use all breast milk nutrition lab equipment.
• Ability to assess NICU and peds patient calorie, protein, and micronutrient needs based on the Standards of Nutrition Practice and Specialty Guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.