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Compass Group
Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid

DIETITIAN, SPECIALIST

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with TouchPoint as a DIETITIAN, SPECIALIST in Nashville, TN!

Location: TouchPoint at ST THOMAS MIDTOWN Setting: Acute CareSchedule: M-F with flexible start time.  Weekend rotation is one Saturday per month.  Some hybrid work available! Requirement: RD credentialsPosition Details: Position will cover a variety of Med/Surg units

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 for patients in a specialty area, 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 for patients in a designated specialty area 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
  • Specialty certification when required
  • Two years of work experience in specialty preferred

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 perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in specialty units. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials or be CDR exam eligible. A minimum of two years of work experience in a specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentPatient educationDietetic intern supervisionCare planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DIETITIAN, SPECIALIST at Compass Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Dietitian Career Context

Compass Group ranks #9 of 11 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Hybrid
  • Includes weekends
  • Remote
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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
Career Advancement Programs
Hybrid work available
Paid time off