Director of Nutrition & Wellness
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Location: Morrison Healthcare at Unidine
Setting: Acute Care
Schedule: Monday - Friday/Business Needs
Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR #. Open to travel and living near a major airport.
Salary: $105K-$115K
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
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:
- Specialization
- Leadership development
- 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&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), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
- 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 Director of Nutrition & Wellness (DNW) oversees the clinical nutrition, wellness and patient services programs for Unidine’s Healthcare Culinary Group. In conjunction with other regional corporate nutrition & wellness leaders, the DNW is instrumental in the development of initiatives impacting the quality of care provided to our patients, customers, and clients. The DNW serves as a leader and mentor to all Unidine Hospitals’ clinical team members and patient experience managers and provides guidance and assistance to all Unidine Hospitals managers, regional directors of operation, and the corporate support center. The DNW embraces Unidine’s fresh ingredient approach and promotes integration of the dietitian in operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Key contributor in developing clinical nutrition standards and resources for deployment in all Unidine hospitals
- Collaborates with other corporate nutrition & wellness leaders to develop and implement new and revised nutrition and wellness activities and programs
- Promotes continuing education efforts for clinical team and other managers through organization and provision of monthly education opportunities
- Promotes net-working and collaboration of clinical team members through monthly conference calls, regional team meetings, and development of nutrition counsels;
- Mentors clinical team members, especially newly hired and/or promoted team members to reduce turn-over and promote strong leaders
- Develop peer review teams to collaborate on key projects as well as complete peer review audits
- Identifies and develops Quality Assurance programs to promote positive clinical outcomes for patients and adherence to regulatory and Unidine standards
- Serves as clinical nutrition expert for Hospitals and supports as needed, recruiting efforts for clinical team members
- Networks regionally with dietetic programs and associations to promote Unidine brand recognition, recruitment efforts, and expansion of dietetic internship opportunities
- Completes 1 clinical excellence review and 1 survey readiness audit per HCG account where warranted every year
- Participants on prospective new client sale surveys and presentations
- Sets and communicate objectives, communicate and reinforce high standards in all areas, monitor performance and addresses issues
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian with appropriate dietetic licensure for state of residence
- Minimum of 5 years' clinical nutrition work experience in acute care hospitals
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in regional or multi-site position and/or in supervisory or management role(s)
- Ability to manage others as demonstrated by experience of managing others including exempt employees
- Be open to travel up to 75% of the time nationwide
- Demonstrated ability to present professionally to potential clients, peer groups, and professional organizations
- Demonstrated ability to write professionally and provide clear and direct communication
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Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
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.
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