ADULT INPATIENT RD.

Compass Healthcare; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Board Certifications

Relocation Assistance

Professional Dues & Licensure

Free CEUs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an Adult Inpatient Registered Dietitian at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. This full-time position provides coverage across adult inpatient services and collaborates with nurses, LIPs, therapy, case management and social work to deliver patient-centered care.

The role includes ongoing education, research participation, and opportunities for leadership and community service, with a supportive nutrition team in a large teaching

Qualifications

• RDN or CDR exam eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of practice as applicable.
• Healthcare experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical training encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to adult patients (18+).
• Provide enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations in collaboration with LIPs.
• Document thoroughly in UVA's EHR system.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and intern education.
• Foster a collaborative team culture with autonomy and evidence-based practice.
• Adhere to Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition policies.

Skills

RDN eligible or CDR

Licensed Dietitian

Healthcare experience

Education

Dietetics degree or equivalent

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Adult Inpatient RD in Charlottesville, VA.

Location: Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical Center

Setting: Large acute care/teaching hospital

Schedule: M-F 8-5, ~6-8 Saturdays/year

Salary: $60,000-$90,000 based on experience

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks 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 (based on location)
• Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure – We cover your professional fees
• Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Join a talented group of more than 80 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education.

This full-time position offers a balanced and well-rounded experience providing adult inpatient acute care coverage across a variety of service lines and patient populations. It is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced Registered Dietitians. You will collaborate closely with nursing, licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), therapy services, case management, and social work to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to adult patients (18+) including comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized diet modifications, and patient-focused nutrition education.
• Partner effectively with licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), providing confident, proactive recommendations and advocating for appropriate enteral and parenteral nutrition interventions to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within UVA's integrated electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, case reviews, and internal education.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative team culture that values autonomy, flexibility, and evidence-based practice.
• Adhere to guidelines in the Company Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition Policies and Procedures Manual
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, including HIPAA and patient rights policies

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
• Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
• You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
• You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates At Morrison Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

LAURA L PERRETT

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