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Houston, Texas · Hybrid

Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig

DietitianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$110k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a System Director of Nutrition Excellence and Digital Integration in Houston, TX! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Must be based in Houston, TX but there are some days where work can be completed remotelyRequirement: RD Credential, experience with dining software and menu platforms preferred Position Details: This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dietitian looking to take the next step in their career and make a system-wide impact within the Memorial Hermann Health System.

In this highly visible role, the RD will serve as the nutrition expert and key liaison between clinical dietitians, foodservice leadership, and senior leaders across both the hospital system and Morrison.

The position will oversee the nutrition menu database and EPIC EMR integration across 15 facilities and report directly to the Regional Vice President, providing significant exposure to system-level strategy and leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in clinical patient care, exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

As part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., this role offers a unique platform for professional growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to influence nutrition services on a large scale.

Salary: $90,000-$110,000Other Forms of Compensation: meal plan, phone stipend, 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! Special perks include:

  • Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
  • Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
  • Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
  • Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
  • Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
  • 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.

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
  • Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
  • Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
  • Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance

Job Summary

In this role, you will direct the functions of clinical nutrition in the form of management, education, training, and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities:

Establishes and implements system’s clinical nutrition programs based upon system’s medical direction, patient population, and contract

Fosters teamwork and establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes

  • Oversees or conducts the evaluation of clinical nutrition teams according to departmental policy
  • Monitors competency, productivity and documentation accuracy of clinical staff
  • Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies and adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree, preferred
  • Five years of experience in healthcare as a Registered Dietitian
  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable
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Associates may be eligible for additional 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.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The director will oversee clinical nutrition programs, including menu database management and EPIC EMR integration across 15 facilities. They will also lead clinical nutrition teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering strategies for optimal clinical and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic planningRegulatory complianceStaff trainingClinical documentationProject management

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (75 salary observations; 614 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,054 salary observations; 8,843 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in clinical nutrition (dietitian)ranked against 2,977 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$110kClinical Nutrition median $75k (middle half $70k–$84k)107 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$75k median in Texas$78k nationally (−3%)75 state / 2,054 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Texas229 active3,046 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 22% remote · 22% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment251 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,128 in the last 30 days736 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,977 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig at Compass Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,977 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,977 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Compass Group

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

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Meal plan
Phone stipend
CEUs
AND and CDR dues paid
Tuition and education reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage