Dietitian (PRN)
Listed compensation
$33.65-$38.46/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join our team as the PRN Dietician! This position will support both are skilled nursing facilities, Horizons Care Center and Valley Manor Care Center. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.
As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
Horizons Care Center and Valley Manor Care Center are communities of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Hourly Range: $33.65 - $38.46 per hour, based on previous experience!
Schedule
PRN *This position will support both skilled nursing facilities Horizons Care Center (Eckert) and Valley Manor Care Center (Montrose).
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
- Minimum of one-year clinical nutrition experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.
- Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, required documentation in medical records.
- Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in calculating diet patterns, tube
What You’ll Be Responsible For
The Dietician will assist in providing quality, nutritional food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations.
- Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, evaluate and report the results appropriately.
- Develop and implement a plan of care based on a timely, accurate and comprehensive assessment of the nutritional needs of each resident correlated with the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate activities with the Director of Dietary.
- Assist with planning menus to meet the specialized needs of geriatric and physically impaired residents.
- Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
- Attend required seventy-five (75) hours of professional continuing education every five (5) year
- Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Director or Executive Director.
About Us
Horizons Care Center is an award-winning community offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite services delivered with a warm, family-first approach. Nestled at the base of Grand Mesa in beautiful Delta County, our location provides a peaceful, small-town setting surrounded by orchards, scenic byways, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local farms, and the charm of nearby communities.
The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care.
Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Key Responsibilities
The Dietitian will assess resident nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality food service. They are also responsible for menu planning and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. A minimum of one year of clinical nutrition experience in a geriatric healthcare setting is required.
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 28% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$80k | Clinical Nutrition median $78k (middle half $75k–$79k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Colorado | 35 active | 2,958 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 28% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US dietitian listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,092 in the last 30 days | 568 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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