Travel: Nutrition - Dietitian

Morrison Healthcare at Merit Health (Natchez, Jackson, Hattiesburg & Vicksburg)
Acute Care
Schedule : Monday - Friday
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
This role will support the Merit Health System as a travel dietitian between their facilities in Jackson, Hattiesburg, Vicksburg, and Natchez. Excellent opportunity for an RD to gain exposure to many different facilities and patient populations.
Other Forms of Compensation : mileage reimbusement, CEU's, AND and CDR dues paid, tuition and education reimbursement

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
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
Corporate wellness programs
Food service operations

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
Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.
Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care

Quality & Performance Improvement: Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply
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.
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.