Clinical Dietitian Associate - Inpatient General Medicine

Job Overview

Come be a part of our Clinical Nutrition Team! We are an incredible group of clinicians dedicated to providing patient & family centered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Our clinical RDs are highly integrated within the multidisciplinary team on the inpatient units and outpatient clinics at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Come experience the culture of Clinical Nutrition…excellence, collaboration, partnership, and connection! The Clinical Dietitian Associate develops the skills to provide comprehensive, safe, and ethical medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and other clients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Location/Dept:
Aurora, CO (on-site)

Job Details:
Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Five (5)-8.5 hour shifts (30 minute lunch break);
This position will train in other inpatient areas and be included in our weekend and holiday rotation schedule.

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Precepts interns, students, and peers in their clinical practice and provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth by proactively seeking opportunities for skill enhancement and leveraging guidance from mentors and trainers to drive continuous self-improvement.
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination.
• Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master’s Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.

LICENSURES – Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $29.76 to $44.64.
*** The stated range represents the full pay scale; however expected starting pay for this position is above the posted minimum of the range and will likely fall between $33.00 and $37/hour.

Eligible

Incentives:

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified, external candidates. Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Conditions may apply.

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the…