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Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Pueblo, CO
Contract Length: 24 Weeks with Potential to Extend
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $50-$52/hr
Why You'll Love Working with SnapCare
- End-of-Shift Pay through Paymint Available or Weekly Pay
- Extension Pay Raises
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 24/7 Clinician Support
- Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
- Clinician Recognition Program with Cash Bonuses
About the PositionThe Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients in a psychiatric hospital setting. This position works independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary and food service teams to assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, monitor outcomes, and support safe, high-quality patient care.Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments using patient history, laboratory data, anthropometric measurements, nutrition-focused physical findings, and other relevant clinical information.
- Identify and prioritize nutrition diagnoses using the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition interventions and care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition goals and interventions as needed.
- Accurately document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, patient rounds, education, and care coordination.
- Collaborate with food service staff and other Registered Dietitians to support patient-specific diets, food allergies, texture modifications, and continuity of care.
- Create and maintain menus that comply with regulatory requirements, facility standards, and the approved diet manual.
- Support quality-improvement initiatives and the development of nutrition-related policies, protocols, educational materials, and clinical forms.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, CMS, Joint Commission, state licensing, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a nutrition subject-matter expert and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and other departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsApplicants must provide documentation of a current and valid Registered Dietitian credential or license, as applicable.Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Five years of relevant professional experience in dietetics or nutrition as a licensed or credentialed dietitian; or
- A combination of related education and relevant experience totaling five years.
Related education must be in dietetics, food and nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Applicants must have completed the required dietetics coursework and supervised practice through an ACEND-accredited program.Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience in a hospital or high-security healthcare environment
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or eating disorders
- Proficiency with electronic health records, nutrition-analysis software, Google Workspace, and Gmail
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and medical nutrition therapy
- Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement
Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Work From HomeSalary : $50 - $52