Dietitian Supervisor, Pediatrics, NICU, & Nutrition Lab
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
Job Description
Play an important role in the success of a world-renowned health organization. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
As a Nutrition and Dietary Supervisor, you will maintain full accountability and stewardship relating to all aspects of the specialized Nutrition Lab (NL) and at the Santa Monica Hospital. This will involve the creation of standards/policies, infection control, supervision of staff involved in nutrition and food service, supplies, food/temperature control guidelines, Timeless Software System, development of performance improvement plans, oversight of formula prep, and assembly of education provided to stakeholders. This position will also provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients, in a specialized area like Pediatrics and NICU. This position will also 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.
This position supervises the work of two nutrition lab technicians and one registered dietitian.
Salary Range: $70,900-145,200/year
- 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.
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.