Clinical Dietitian Professional

Children's Hospital Colorado; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado's Clinical Nutrition Team is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Professional to provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role, located at the South Campus in Highlands Ranch, is 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week, non-exempt) with a Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm schedule and eligibility for benefits; travel within the Denver metro area may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years clinical nutrition experience required, with preference for enteral feeding experience.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) eligible to practice per CDR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver medical nutrition therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient- and family-centered care.
• Document care and contribute to rounds, care conferences, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree (pre-2024)

Master's Degree required for 2024+

Job description

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 Professional is an experienced team member who provides comprehensive, safe, and ethical medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and other clients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: South Campus (Highlands Ranch) Clinical Nutrition. May require travel to other locations within the Denver Metro Area. Primarily providing outpatient medical nutrition therapy with some inpatient coverage, as needed.
• Job Details: 0.8 FTE; 32 hours/week (non-exempt); eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
2. Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
3. Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice and provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
4. Pursues ongoing professional growth by proactively seeking opportunities for skill enhancement
5. Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination.
6. Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
7. 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.
8. Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
9. Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.
10. Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research.
11. Participates as a collaborative member of committees, task forces, and workgroups, contributing to initiatives and projects that advance the organization's mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master's Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• EXPERIENCE - Two (2) years clinical nutrition required with a preference for candidates with enteral feeding experience.
• EQUIVALENCY - None
• CERTIFICATION(S) - N/A
• LICENSURES - Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $30.04 to $45.06.

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 $34.00 and $38.00/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.

Benefits Information

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 following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date: 09/29/2026