Clinical Dietitian II

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Health is seeking a patient-focused Clinical Dietitian II to provide comprehensive nutritional care and diabetes education across a variety of settings. The role includes assessing patients’ nutritional needs, developing and monitoring individualized nutrition care plans, and supporting people with diabetes through education and self-management training. The dietitian manages diet, supplement, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and laboratory data orders in accordance with facility policies. The position also collaborates with the Health Education Coaching Director and care team, participates in performance improvement initiatives, and maintains compliance with applicable requirements. Flexibility for on-call, evening, and weekend coverage may be needed. The position is based in Rifle, Colorado, and is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD) status, with ongoing professional development and required continuing education.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential, maintained throughout employment with GRHD.
Additional specialty certification (e.g., CLC, CNSC).
Current BLS certification within three months of hire, maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Diabetic pump certification preferred.
Minimum of two years of professional experience in a similar clinical or outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nutritional care through patient assessments, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling across a variety of settings.
Support patients with diabetes through individualized education and self-management training to promote health and prevent complications.
Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
Manage diet, supplement, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and laboratory data orders in accordance with facility policies.
Provide age-appropriate diabetes education, counseling, and skills training to individuals and groups, following ADCES standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with the Health Education Coaching Director and care team to support diabetes management and prevent complications.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable state, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Provide on-call, evening, and weekend coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.