Grand River Health Main Campus·Rifle, Colorado
The Clinical Dietitian Diabetes Educator provides comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. They collaborate with the clinical team to develop care plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
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.
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.
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.
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Candidates must hold Registered Dietitian (RD) status and obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification within one year. A minimum of two years of professional clinical or outpatient experience is preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, Dietitian Diabetes Educator roles typically align with ongoing demand in outpatient, hospital, and community settings where diabetes education supports chronic care management. These positions are competitive because employers often look for RD credentials, CDCES certification within one year, and prior clinical or outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with diabetes education and be ready to discuss how you would pursue CDCES certification.
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