Dietary Services Manager
About The Position
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 Oversee meal planning, preparation, and delivery to ensure alignment with dietetic standards and individualized nutrition care plans Monitor resident and patient intake, tolerance, and satisfaction; collaborate with care teams to address nutritional needs Provide nutrition education and serve as a resource for dietary questions, special diets, and modifications Ensure dietary services support interdisciplinary care planning and meet all regulatory and safety standards Support Dietary Services operations and staff management, including hiring, onboarding, and performance oversight Who We’re Looking For A Registered Dietitian (RD) with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field, maintaining active credentials and continuing education requirements At least two years of experience in a clinical or long-term care setting (preferred) A compassionate professional skilled in geriatric nutrition counseling who can connect with patients and families from diverse cultural backgrounds A strong communicator who can educate, collaborate, and build trusted relationships with patients, providers, and care teams Someone who thrives in both clinical and operational spaces, with the ability to manage documentation, problem-solve, and maintain quality and compliance standards Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, staying calm under pressure and adapting as needed Willingness to become proficient in EMR and internal systems within six months of hire Must have an American Heart Association approved BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment. 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.
Requirements
- A Registered Dietitian (RD) with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field, maintaining active credentials and continuing education requirements
- A compassionate professional skilled in geriatric nutrition counseling who can connect with patients and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
- A strong communicator who can educate, collaborate, and build trusted relationships with patients, providers, and care teams
- Someone who thrives in both clinical and operational spaces, with the ability to manage documentation, problem-solve, and maintain quality and compliance standards
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, staying calm under pressure and adapting as needed
- Willingness to become proficient in EMR and internal systems within six months of hire
- Must have an American Heart Association approved BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in a clinical or long-term care setting (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Oversee meal planning, preparation, and delivery to ensure alignment with dietetic standards and individualized nutrition care plans
- Monitor resident and patient intake, tolerance, and satisfaction; collaborate with care teams to address nutritional needs
- Provide nutrition education and serve as a resource for dietary questions, special diets, and modifications
- Ensure dietary services support interdisciplinary care planning and meet all regulatory and safety standards
- Support Dietary Services operations and staff management, including hiring, onboarding, and performance oversight
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
- Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
