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Norwalk, Connecticut

DIETITIAN - PRN

DietitianIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Dietitian in Norwalk, CT!

Location: Morrison Healthcare at Norwalk HospitalSetting: Acute CareSchedule:  PRN - could include one weekend/monthRequirement: RD/ RDNHourly Pay: $35.00- $40 hr.

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with perks designed to support education, career growth, and professional success!  Special perks include:

Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs

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. Job Summary

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.

What You’ll Do

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care
  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence
  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • 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

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need itApply to Compass Group today!

Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and develop individualized care plans to improve patient health outcomes in an acute care setting. They will also collaborate with the food service team and provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible and hold or be willing to obtain a state license. While healthcare experience is preferred, new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentDietetic intern trainingFood service management collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 33% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
Career Advancement Programs