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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Registered Dietitian / Endocrinology

DietitianNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5, 000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. (if applicable)

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Endocrinology Registered Dietitian in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group which includes clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.

Responsibilities

Oversees nutritional management within the department and exercises daily responsibility for allocation of resources and coordination of activities.

Responsible for nutritional care and support of hospital patients, counseling and instructing patients and outpatients on modified diets.

  • Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
  • Knowledge of Chemistry and Biology
  • Knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance plans

Qualifications

  • Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association) preferred registration eligibility required
  • Licensed by the State of NM
  • Preferred Job Requirements
  • Master’s Degree in relevant area
  • Previous job-related experience

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient counselingDietary instructionHMO knowledgePPO knowledgeMedicare knowledgeMedicaid knowledgeResource allocationClinical documentation

Endocrinology — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

3
<$75k
4
$75k-85k
8
$85k-95k
11
$95k-105k
1
$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
73%
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72k-$106k
#2

Registered Dietitian (Contract, Colorado)Contract

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$40-$50/hr
#3

Registered Dietitian

$48-$50/hr
#4

Registered Dietitian - Inpatient

$29.43-$49.94/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Dietitian roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Career Growth Opportunities
Wellness Resources