DIETITIAN - HRLY

Compass Group

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Dietitian in Charlottesville, VA. Location: Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical Center Setting: Large acute care/teaching hospital Schedule: PRN Requirement: Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration 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. 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 SummaryJoin 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 PRN role is ideal for an experienced RD seeking flexibility and variety in clinical practice. The dietitian provides coverage across adult inpatient teams, including acute care, nutrition support, and transplant services, supporting staffing needs for vacations, holidays, leaves, and transitions.Coverage may involve working with one patient population for several days or supporting multiple teams within a single shift. The RD collaborates closely with nursing, licensed independent practitioners, therapies, case management, and social work to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.Experience in nutrition support management preferred .Position Type: PRNSchedule: Flexible weekday schedule within standard business hours [Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM] depending on staffing needs. Opportunities for weekend coverage are available for those interested. Requires on-site presence.

Requirements

Credential as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Minimum 2 years of professional experience providing medical nutrition therapy to a variety of clinical conditions. Enteral/parenteral nutrition management, preferred.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record (Epic) & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.

Nice To Haves

Specialty Certification as a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), or willingness to pursue, preferred
Experience in nutrition support management preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to adult patients (18+) including comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized diet modifications, and patient-focused nutrition education.
Independently advocate and manage enteral nutrition, including calorie goals, macronutrient adjustments, and fluid management.
Partner effectively with LIPs, offering confident and proactive recommendations 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