Dietitian Supervisor, Pediatrics, NICU, & Nutrition Lab

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On‑Site Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm; may include some weekends and holidays Posted Date: 05/26/2026 Salary Range: $70900 - 145200 Annually Employment Type: Duration indefinite Job # 30815 Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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. 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. Qualifications We’re seeking a self‑motivated, empathetic Registered Dietitian Supervisor with: 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 breast‑milk 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. Condition of Employment As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health