ADULT INPATIENT/NUTRITION SUPPORT RD
Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Adult Inpatient/Nutrition Support RD in Charlottesville, VA.
Location: Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical Center
Setting: Large acute care/teaching hospital Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday (~7 Saturdays/year)
Requirement: Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or 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 – We cover your professional fees
• Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series
Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Join a dynamic and accomplished team of more than 80 Registered Dietitians with Morrison Healthcare at the University of Virginia Health System, a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center located in stunning Charlottesville, Virginia. Our 700-bed hospital and 50+ outpatient clinics provide endless opportunities for collaboration, growth, and advanced clinical practice.
At UVA Health, dietitians are respected clinical leaders, integral members of multidisciplinary teams, contributors to research, mentors for dietetic interns, and active participants in quality improvement, education, and professional development. If you're seeking a role where you can grow clinically while enjoying a supportive, highly collaborative culture, we would love to hear from you.
This full-time position offers a balanced and well-rounded experience by splitting your time across two adult inpatient services: Adult Acute Care (20 hours/week) and Adult Nutrition Support Medicine (20 hours/week). You will work closely with nursing, licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), therapies, case management, and social work to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and individualized nutrition care to adult patients (18+) in the inpatient setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Partner effectively with LIPs, offering confident and proactive recommendations to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition independently, including calorie goals, macronutrient adjustments, and electrolyte/fluid considerations.
• Maintain clear, thorough, and timely documentation within UVA's integrated electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in research, QI initiatives, case reviews, and internal education.
• Foster a supportive team culture that values autonomy, flexibility, and evidence-based practice.
Required Qualifications:
• Current credential as a Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Master's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Health Education, or a closely related field
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement
• Specialty Certification as a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) (or willingness to pursue with
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience providing medical nutrition therapy, ideally with EN/PN management
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems (E.g. Epic) and documentation standards
• Demonstrated ability to educate and empower patients and caregivers in the inpatient setting
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Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1487742
Morrison Healthcare
LAURA L PERRETT
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Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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