Registered Dietitian (RD)

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO accrual

Mileage reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Discounts at local venues

FAMLI (Colorado)

Life insurance

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO seeks a registered dietitian to join our PACE team. You will assess nutritional needs and create individualized nutrition plans to support health, independence, and quality of life for older adults.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and others to deliver participant-centered care, educate participants and families, and document according to PACE requirements.

Qualifications

• CDR registration is required to practice.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice hours completed and NREx passed.
• Master's degree in dietetics or related field (or BA before 2024) and current CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and needs of PACE participants.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to participants, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation per policies and PACE requirements.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Communication

Care planning

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in dietetics

ACEND-accredited program

Bachelor's degree (pre-2024)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Full-time Grand Junction, CO, US

Salary Range: $32.54 To $36.00 Hourly

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults—one meal, one goal, and one relationship at a time.

HopeWest is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our PACE team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with participants while helping them achieve and maintain their health, independence, and quality of life.

As an integral member of our interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized nutrition plans, provide education and counseling, and collaborate with providers, nurses, therapists, and other care team members to deliver exceptional, participant-centered care.

What is PACE?

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is designed to help older adults live safely and independently in their communities for as long as possible. Rather than treating one need at a time, our interdisciplinary team works together to provide comprehensive, coordinated care that supports the whole person.

At HopeWest, that means building relationships with participants, understanding their individual goals, and creating care plans that support not only their health—but also their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Dietitian, you will:

Assess the nutritional status and needs of PACE participants.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.

Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants, families, and caregivers.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Monitor participants for changes in nutritional status and recommend appropriate interventions.

Support participants with a variety of nutritional needs, including chronic disease management, weight changes, malnutrition risk, therapeutic diets, and other age-related health concerns.

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings.

Help ensure meals and nutrition services align with participant needs, preferences, and prescribed dietary requirements.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational, state, federal, and PACE requirements.

What You'll Bring

Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR).

Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field from an ACEND accredited program OR a Bachelor's degree if received before 2024.

• ACEND-accredited supervised practice hours completed and passed the National Registration Examination for Dietitians required.

Current CPR certification maintained throughout employment.

Experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic health conditions, or medically complex populations preferred.

Strong assessment, counseling, communication, and care-planning skills.

A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive as part of an interdisciplinary team.

A passion for providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Why HopeWest PACE?

• Competitive pay structure starting at $32.54-$36.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• UHR Health, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision insurance effective the month following start date
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
• Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency.