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Fountain Valley, California

Float Clinical Dietitian

DietitianIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Float Clinical Dietitian in Fountain Valley, CA!

Location: RD will float and support clinical nutrition services at UCI- Fountain Valley, UCI- Los Alamitos, UCI- Placentia LindaSetting: acute care Schedule: M-F 8:30am to 5 pm with rotating weekends and holidaysRequirement: RD CredentialSalary: $75,000-$90,000Other 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

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 it   Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

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. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and develop individualized care plans to improve patient health outcomes in an acute care setting. Collaborate with food service management and clinical teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care and support QAPI initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or be CDR exam eligible. A license to practice as a dietitian in the state is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentCare planningPatient educationDiet manual complianceHealthcare collaborationDocumentation

Dietitian Career Context

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (80 salary observations; 173 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (768 salary observations; 2,635 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fountain Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.25M
Typical market rent
$2,932/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Meal plan
Phone stipend
CEUs
AND and CDR dues paid
Tuition and education reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental