Director of Nutrition Systems

Compass Group Careers; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Board Certifications

Relocation Assistance

Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & L

Free CEUs

Job summary

Compass Group USA, Morrison Healthcare, seeks a Director of Clinical Nutrition Systems in Mississippi to oversee clinical nutrition across six hospitals and an outpatient bariatric program. You will manage dietitians, support patient care through rounding and inpatient coverage, and champion nutrition excellence system-wide.

Requires an active Mississippi RD license, five years in healthcare as an RD including two in management.

Qualifications

• Five years of healthcare experience as a Registered Dietitian, including two years in a managerial role.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed by the State of Mississippi Dietetics Licensing Board.
• Professional certification (i.e. CDE, CNSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee clinical nutrition programs across six hospitals and outpatient bariatrics.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate nutrition staff; ensure rounding and inpatient coverage.
• Foster nutrition excellence and drive patient experience improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA requirements.
• Develop and implement system-wide clinical nutrition strategies and innovations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical nutrition management

Regulatory compliance

Staff coaching

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Mississippi Dietetics License

Job description

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Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as aDirector of Clinical Nutrition Systems in Mississippi!

Setting: Acute Care + Outpatient Bariatrics
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with an active Mississippi License
Position Details: Join Morrison Healthcare as the Director of Clinical Nutrition Systems. This high-impact leadership role oversees clinical nutrition operations across six hospitals and an outpatient bariatric program. You will manage a team of experienced Dietitians, support patient care through rounding and inpatient coverage, and champion nutrition excellence across the system. The position also plays a key role in developing and coaching dining services teams to enhance the patient experience.
Salary:$90,000-$100,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $15,000 Relocation assistance

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 Coverage - We cover your professional fees
• Free CEUs - Through our nutrition education webinar series

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:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Senior living communities
• Schools and universities
• Corporate wellness programs
• Food service operations

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:

• 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.

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&DD, 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), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
• Wellness & Support - Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
• Protection Plans - Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance

Job Summary

In this role, you will direct the functions of clinical nutrition in the form of management, education, training, and performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes and implements system’s clinical nutrition programs based upon system’s medical direction, patient population, and contract
• Fosters teamwork and establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes
• Oversees or conducts the evaluation of clinical nutrition teams according to departmental policy
• Monitors competency, productivity and documentation accuracy of clinical staff
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies and adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in healthcare as a Registered Dietitian including two (2) years in a managerial position
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the State of Mississippi Dietetics Licensing Board
• Professional certification (i.e. CDE, CNSC), preferred

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.