Registered Dietitian

Compass Healthcare; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement programs

401(k) and retirement plans

Flexible paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for their facility in Largo, MD. This role involves providing medical nutrition therapy and education, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should be Registered Dietitian Nutritionists or eligible for the CDR exam, with a preference for those having healthcare experience. The position offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including education reimbursement and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or eligible for the CDR exam.
• Healthcare experience preferred, with strong clinical training encouraged.
• Licensure in the state of practice is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to develop individual care plans.
• Provide nutrition and lifestyle counseling to patients and community.
• Partner with food service management to achieve satisfaction and goals.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition counseling

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Licensed Dietitian in the state of practice

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Morrison Healthcare at UM Capital Region Health Medical Center, Largo, MD. Setting: 225‑bed acute care facility and teaching hospital with a Level II trauma center. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, rotating weekends. Requirement: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with Commission on Dietetic Registration or CDR exam eligible. Position covers orthopedics, behavioral health, and general medicine/surgery. Salary: $60,000‑$67,000.

Benefits

• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement programs
• Board Certification rewards
• Relocation assistance (50+ miles)
• Professional membership, CDR, and licensure coverage
• Free continuing education units via webinars
• Health & wellness plans for you and family
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Flexible paid time off and holiday pay, parental leave, personal leave
• Shopping discounts, commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program, FSAs, health programs
• Identity theft protection, pet insurance

Job Summary

Clinical Dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and education in an acute care environment, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide nutrition and lifestyle counseling to patients, families, staff, and community.
• Apply evidence‑based practice aligned with diet manual, policies, and protocols.
• Contribute to QAPI initiatives for patient care improvement.
• Partner with food service management to achieve patient satisfaction and service goals.
• Mentor staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or CDR exam eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice.
• Healthcare experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical training encouraged.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive environment valuing ideas and growth.
• Access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Autonomy to apply clinical judgment with guidance as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to protected classes.