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Meriden, Connecticut · Hybrid

Hourly Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$53/hr

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Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Unidine as a Hourly Dietitian in Meriden, CT!

Location: Unidine at CT Baptist Home

Setting: LTCSchedule: 8 hours, 6 onsite + 2 remote per weekRequirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR #Hourly Pay: $50-$53/hour

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!

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The dietitian will perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes in an acute care setting. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while contributing to quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible with a valid CDR number. A license in the state of practice is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentCare planningPatient educationDietetic intern support

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 15% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$110kClinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $74k–$92k)243 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Connecticut45 active3,121 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 25% remote · 15% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment3,306 active listings, Oct 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend−2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$95k
6
$95k-120k
2
$120k-145k
5
$145k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dietitian III

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$55.91-$78.27/hr
#2

Clinical Dietitian II

Sutter Health · Town of Babylon, New York

$53.25-$74.55/hr
#3

Clinical Dietitian II - Oncology

$53.25-$74.55/hr
#4

Registered Dietitian (RD) | MI License

$60-$70/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,106 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Compass Group

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

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
Career advancement programs
Paid time off