Job Description

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.