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Registered Dietitian | Flexible Schedule | New Mexico

Registered Dietitian

Hobbs, New Mexico

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Position Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility; standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with the option for 4x10s based on leadership approval
• Favorable Schedule: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with limited evenings (1–2/month) for community or cooking classes and quarterly Saturday or evening education sessions
• Ideal Practice Environment: Blend of outpatient education and inpatient consults within a small inpatient unit, offering balanced and manageable patient volumes
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with the dietary team, inpatient staff, and leadership in a highly supportive, team-oriented environment
• Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in rebuilding and shaping the diabetes education program following a recent retirement, with potential to support departmental growth and future RD hires

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base salary range of $81,000 – $95,000, determined by experience and credentials
• Sign-On / Loan Repayment / Relocation: Up to $30,000 in total incentives—candidate choice of sign-on bonus, student loan repayment (paid over 12 months), or relocation assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and generous paid time off
• Professional Development: Support for certification maintenance, continuing education, and program development
• Additional Perks: Community engagement opportunities including cooking classes and diabetes education events

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy (PT), or Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Certification: Required – Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Licensure: Active RN, PT, or RD license (dual-licensed RDs welcome)
• Experience: Diabetes education experience preferred; comfortable managing small inpatient populations and scheduled outpatient visits (average daily census of 6–8 patients)
• Skill Set: Diabetes education, patient counseling, care coordination, inpatient and outpatient consultation, and community outreach

About the Community

• Close-Knit Community: Small rural town with strong healthcare ties and a supportive, engaged patient population
• Affordable Lifestyle: Low cost of living and relaxed pace of life—ideal for financial stability and work-life balance
• Prime Location: Convenient access to larger regional hubs for shopping, dining, and travel while maintaining a true hometown feel
• Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy year-round outdoor activities, community events, and a welcoming environment for individuals and families
• Easy Travel: Regional airport access within a reasonable drive and well-connected roadways throughout the region

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Job Reference: RD 26386

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