Clinical Dietitian II
Listed compensation
$32.35-$46.2/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Clinical Dietitian II
- FT
- 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
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, including flexibility for on-call, evening, and weekend coverage as needed.
- Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient-focused dietitian with strong clinical nutrition skills and a passion for helping patients manage diabetes. The ideal candidate brings the required credentials, a commitment to continued learning, and experience supporting patients across a variety of care settings.
- 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 required and maintained throughout employment with GRHD.
- Additional specialty certification required (e. g., CLC, CNSC); diabetic pump certification preferred. Current BLS certification required within three months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in a similar clinical or outpatient setting preferred.
What We Offer
- Pay Range: $32.35 -$46.20/hour (based on experience)
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nutritional care through patient assessments, care planning, and individualized counseling. Collaborate with the care team to support diabetes management and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, current Registered Dietitian (RD) status, and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential. Candidates should have at least two years of professional experience in a clinical or outpatient setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 47 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Colorado | 33 active | 3,119 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian II at Grand River Health Main Campus a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,096 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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