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Poughkeepsie, New York

DIETITIAN

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $75K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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

Location: Morrison Healthcare at Midhudson Regional HospitalSetting: acute care Schedule: Full time: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends Requirement: Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 - based on experience

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 – We cover your professional fees
  • Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

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!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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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 support clinical excellence through QAPI initiatives and staff mentorship.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentDietary PlanningFood Service CollaborationHealth EducationClinical Documentation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 24% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

In New York, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (189 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,424 salary observations; 8,302 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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Compass Group ranks #5 of 10 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DIETITIAN at Compass Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,172 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dietitian Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

7
<$85k
13
$85k-100k
4
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$88k-$128k
#2

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#3

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$110k-$120k
#4

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+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Poughkeepsie

Typical market rent
$1,842/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Education Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Board Certifications
Relocation Assistance
Professional Membership Dues
CDR & Licensure
Free CEUs
Medical