Infant Feeding Preparation Dietitian Supervisor
About The Position
The Infant Feeding Preparation Dietitian Supervisor oversees Infant Feeding Preparation Room (IFPR) operations, ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective intake, preparation, storage, and distribution of infant feedings. The role manages operational processes and coordinates activities involving expressed human milk, pasteurized donor human milk, infant formulas, and enteral formulas, including the transfer of patient feeding order information. The supervisor interacts with internal and external IFPR customers and ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory food safety and sanitation standards. The supervisor is responsible for equipment operation and sanitation, order processing, temperature records, and quality assurance monitoring. Working with nutrition and nursing leadership, this new position will help operationalize milk and formula feeding preparation for infants at Utah Valley Hospital and other central locations. The supervisor is expected to be on site five days per week, support operations and standardization, and may work shifts during room operating hours. The position supervises IFPR technicians and promotes evidence-based practices using current scientific literature.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or Business.
- One year of leadership experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Demonstrated proficient math skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- ServeSafe Certification achieved within the first 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- IBCLC credential.
- Experience working in an NICU.
- Experience with infant and pediatric nutrition and feeding practices.
- Business management, finance, and budget acumen.
Responsibilities
- Oversee IFPR operations and the safe, accurate intake, preparation, storage, and distribution of infant feedings.
- Develop operational processes and coordinate preparation and distribution of expressed human milk, pasteurized donor human milk, and infant and enteral formulas.
- Process human milk, donor human milk, and formula orders; transfer patient feeding order information; and maintain temperature records.
- Ensure proper equipment operation and maintain sanitation in the preparation room.
- Perform required quality assurance monitoring activities.
- Ensure product integrity and safety through training and quality control.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate technician training and competency.
- Perform yearly evaluations and document staff competency.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies and state and local laws.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans.
- Collaborate with department and organization leadership to promote safe and effective infant and pediatric feedings.
- Serve as a resource for the department, facility, organization, and community.
- Maintain appropriate staffing and monitor productivity.
- Supervise inventory and formulary within budget guidelines.
- Support room operations and standardization on site five days per week and, as needed, work shifts during operating hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A generous benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
