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Compass Group
Kingston, New York

DIETITIAN - HRLY

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35 - $40/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Dietitian in Kingston, NY!

Location

Morrison Healthcare at Health Alliance St. Mary's AvenueSetting: acute careSchedule: 2 half days per week + 2 weekend days per month (either Sat. or Sun)Requirement: RDPosition Details: A community hospital with a current census of about 100 patients daily. It consists of an ICU, medical surgical floors and a behavioral health unit Hourly Pay: $35.00-$40.00 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!

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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

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and individualized care plans to patients in an acute care setting. Collaborate with food service teams and mentor dietetic interns to improve patient health outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible and licensed in the state of practice. Healthcare experience is preferred, though new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentPatient EducationCare Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

In New York, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (196 salary observations; 338 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,479 salary observations; 8,474 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

5
<$75k
3
$75k-85k
5
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
2
$105k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
20% this job
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PACE Registered Dietitian Part-Time (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Golden Valley Health Centers · Merced, California

$48-$52/hr
#2

Registered Dietitian – Part-Time Clinical Research | Orlando, FL

RD Nutrition Consultants · Orlando, Florida

$44-$50/hr
#3

Registered Dietitian Inpatient PRN

$32.34-$49.94/hr
#4

Registered Dietitian - Inpatient PRN

$29.43-$49.94/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kingston

Typical market rent
$1,900/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kingston, NY 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

Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs
Free CEUs-Through our nutrition education webinar series