Lead Dietitian
Compass GroupAbout the role
Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Lead Dietitian!
Location: MidHudson Regional Hospital - Poughkeepsie, NY
Setting: 250 bed hospital with ICU, CCU, PCU, pediatrics, medica/surgical, mental health, adult rehab. 1-5 TPN/day
Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday with weekend rotation
Requirement: RD, master's required, CNSC preferred
Salary: $76k - $82k baswed on experience
Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?
Compass group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:
o Hospitals and healthcare systems
o Senior living communities
o Schools and universities
o Corporate wellness programs
o Food service operations
We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:
o Specialization
o Leadership development
o Cross-functional career paths
The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.
We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks for our Dietitians include:
- Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
- Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Board Certifications – financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
- Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles
- Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
- Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series
At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
- Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state)
- Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
- Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
- Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance
Job Summary
The Lead Dietitian provides nutritional services for the Client and Company. You will work collaboratively with the team and clients to ensure the nutrition plans are implemented and departmental standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention
- Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies
- Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies where applicable
- Participates in facility-wide and departmental Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Programs
- Identifies weekly treatment goals and communicates individual client needs to treatment team
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and Registered Dietitian in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required
- Advanced Practitioner Certification and other advance practice, preferred
- Minimum of two to three years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian
- Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable required
- Experience with computers and programs including Microsoft Office Suite required
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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