Registered Dietitian – Integrated Nutrition Services

Job description

Description
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area
With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own - STRIDE is the place for you.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Summary
The Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) is an integral member of STRIDE Community Health Center’s interdisciplinary care team and supports the nutritional health and well-being of patients, with a special focus on pregnant and postpartum patients, as well patients with chronic disease.
The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition screening, assessment, education, counseling, and referral services for patients in our populations of focus and works collaboratively with medical providers, nursing, behavioral health, care coordination, and other members of the care team. The Registered Dietitian also serves as a co-facilitator for Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs), providing evidence-based nutrition education and supporting patients in developing practical, culturally responsive nutrition and wellness goals.
This position supports STRIDE’s commitment to providing comprehensive, accessible, patient-centered care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct nutrition screenings and assessments for pregnant and postpartum patients and identify patients who may benefit from additional nutrition intervention or services.
• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education based on patient needs, medical conditions, cultural preferences, health literacy, and available resources.
• Assess nutrition-related risk factors during pregnancy, including appropriate weight gain, inadequate or excessive nutritional intake, food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk or diagnosis, hypertension, anemia, nausea/vomiting, and other nutrition-related concerns.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans and goals in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Refer patients to appropriate internal and community resources, including WIC, food assistance programs, specialty nutrition services, lactation resources, social services, and other programs as appropriate.
• Coordinate nutrition care with medical providers, nurses, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, and other members of the patient’s care team.
• Provide perinatal and chronic disease-specific nutrition education consistent with evidence-based guidelines and organizational protocols.
• Serve as a co-facilitator for Shared Medical Appointments, providing nutrition education and supporting group discussions related to healthy pregnancy, chronic disease prevention and management, healthy eating, lifestyle changes, and other applicable topics.
• Develop and/or maintain patient education materials and group nutrition curriculum appropriate for STRIDE’s patient population.
• Document nutrition screenings, assessments, interventions, referrals, patient goals, and follow-up plans accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Identify barriers affecting patients’ ability to follow nutrition recommendations, including food insecurity, financial limitations, transportation, housing instability, cultural considerations, and health literacy, and collaborate with appropriate team members to address identified needs.
• Provide nutrition education and consultation to STRIDE providers and staff as appropriate.
• Support STRIDE quality improvement, population health, and patient outcome initiatives related to nutrition.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition practices related to pregnancy, postpartum care, chronic disease management, and community health.
• Utilize interpretation services to communicate with non-English speaking patients.?
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
STRIDE Values
• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE – our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust : Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients’ needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Ability to meet applicable Colorado requirements for practice.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within STRIDE’s required timeframe.

Preferred:
• One or more years of experience providing clinical or community-based nutrition services.
• Experience working with pregnant and postpartum patients, including with patients with gestational diabetes.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, public health, WIC, maternal-child health, or other safety-net healthcare setting.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Experience facilitating patient education groups, group visits, or Shared Medical Appointments.
• Experience working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of nutrition needs throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Knowledge of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and nutrition assessment for patients with chronic disease.
• Ability to translate complex nutrition information into practical, understandable patient education.
• Strong motivational interviewing, patient education, and counseling skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate or co-facilitate group education and Shared Medical Appointments.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
• Ability to recognize social determinants of health that may affect nutrition and connect patients with appropriate resources.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an integrated healthcare team.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle protected health information.

Miscellaneous Requirements
• Compliance with employee health policies and procedures, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination or provide a medical/religious exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Working Environment and Physical Activities
The work environmental characteristics, physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job on a routine or consistent basis.
• Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations.
• Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. / Moves objects up to 50lbs frequently and 100lbs occasionally.
• The role also requires sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, walking (over distance), climbing (stairs, etc)
• The role also involves overhead reaching and repetitive movements.
• Mentally, the position requires comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction.
• Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.
• Physical work in all weather and road conditions, including rain, snow, hail, and below freezing temperatures.?

We offer a competitive salary/hourly range of $64,000 - $86,000, depending on your experience.
This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!
Why STRIDE?
Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.
STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health and Safety Commitment:
To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled