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Portland, Maine

DIETITIAN - PRN

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • We are hiring immediately for a Clinical Dietitian, PRN position.
  • Location: Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME.
  • Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: PRN- ~4-6 days/month + 1 weekend day (Saturday on site, Sunday on call)

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 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 Morrison Healthcare today!

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1515643

Morrison Healthcare

Laura L Perrett

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy and develop individualized care plans to improve patient health outcomes in an acute care setting. Collaborate with the food service management team and provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible for the CDR exam. A license in the state of practice is required or must be obtained.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Care PlanningPatient EducationDiet Manual ComplianceClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.3
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$569k
Typical market rent
$2,419/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Leave