Project Manager-Milk Lab, Riley Hospital for Children

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is looking for a Clinical Dietitian for Riley Hospital for Children. This role involves managing infant and pediatric formulas, quality improvement, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and obtain licensure in Indiana within 6 months. Join the leading healthcare system to make a significant impact on patient well-being and participate in quality initiatives.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Active Registered Dietitian license in Indiana within 6 months.
• Specialist certification through CDR or other approved body required.

Responsibilities

• Manage recalls of infant and pediatric formulas and track patients.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams for education on formulas.

Skills

Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description
This position is located at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN within the Milk Lab. This is a full time, primarily day shift position - but coverage on weekends and evenings may be required to ensure the Milk Lab is fully staffed.
You must hold your Clinical Dietitian license in Indiana to be considered for this position.
- Collaboration with clinical dietitian, milk lab, medical, and nursing teams for communication and education on infant, pediatric, and adult enteral formula and ONS formulary.
- Respond to Milk Lab incident reports and develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to minimize errors, enhance process efficiency, and improve overall patient safety outcomes
- Manage recalls of infant and pediatric formulas including patient tracking, recall documentation, submission of affected patients to appropriate supervising agencies and medical teams, determination of interim clinical substitutions, and sourcing alternative product
- Maintain and update the Milk Lab inpatient recipe binder, including the creation of new recipes and the development of associated nutrient profiles
- Develop and maintain Milk Lab Best Practice Manual
- Manage Milk Depot inventory, including communication with families to coordinate the pick-up or donation of donor milk to The Milk Bank
- Develop formula and human milk management competencies for milk lab staff
- Coordinate Infant and Pediatric Feeding Preparation certificate course for milk lab staff
- Staff Milk Lab when needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
- Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Requires an active Registered Dietitian license through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency within 6 months of hire.
- Holds a specialist certification through CDR or other approved governing body.
- Successfully complete Formula/Human Milk Technician Certification within 1 year of hire.
- Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the storage, preparation, and dispensing of human milk and formula in a health care facility.
- Requires demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.