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SnapCare lists this $50.00 - $52.00/hr Pueblo, CO ASAP Local 24 Weeks Varies opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role: Registered Dietitian
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Contract Length: 24 Weeks
Compensation: $50-$52/hr
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Why You'll Love Working with SnapCare
End-of-Shift Pay through Paymint Available or Weekly Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
24/7 Clinician Support
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
Clinician Recognition Program with Cash Bonuses
About the Position
The 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 Qualifications
Applicants 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
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Who can apply
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