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Clinical Dietitian Diabetes Educator FT, Days Grand River Health | Rifle, CO
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do
The Clinical Dietitian Diabetes Educator will serve as the go-to resource for diabetes education while also providing comprehensive dietitian services across our hospital and clinics. In this role, you’ll make a direct impact on patients’ health journeys—from acute inpatient care to long-term outpatient management. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients across a variety of settings and be a trusted educator and advocate in their long-term health.
- Serve as the primary diabetes educator, providing individualized diabetes self-management education and skills training to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, in alignment with ADCES guidelines.
- Partner with patients and families to support lifestyle changes, prevention of complications, and long-term health outcomes through one-on-one and group education.
- Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy for hospitalized patients and outpatients, ensuring care aligns with patients’ medical goals.
- Perform nutrition assessments, create care plans, monitor progress, and provide education and counseling in multiple settings.
- Write orders for diets, supplements, and enteral/parenteral nutrition per facility policy, and monitor related laboratory data.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff as an integral part of the care team.
- Travel between hospital and clinic locations to meet patient and program needs.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting agencies.
- Occasionally work flexible hours, including on-call, evenings, or weekends, as needed.
Who We’re Looking For
- Maintains Registered Dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) status with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators required within 1 year of beginning the role or mentorship under accredited clinic. Maintains CDCES with throughout GRHD employment.
- Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- Prefer two years’ or more professional experience in a clinical or outpatient setting in a similar role.
What We Offer Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $35.97 - $39.38/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
- Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health? As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION: To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
