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Kernersville, North Carolina

Lead Dietitian

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Lead Dietitian in KERNERSVILLE, NC!

Location: Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center - Kernersville, NCSetting: 50-bed acute care hospitalSchedule: Full time; Monday - Friday with every 4th-5th weekend rotation

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

We’re seeking a Lead Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care, serve as a clinical leader within the healthcare team, and promote positive patient outcomes through innovation and expertise.

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 and lead 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 clinical and departmental staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with five years of experience
  • Master’s degree in nutrition
  • Experience with enteral/parenteral nutrition support a plus
  • Advanced Practice Certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), preferred
  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
  • Healthcare experience preferred

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 programs, 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!

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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 Lead Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care and performs comprehensive assessments to develop individualized patient care plans. They also serve as a clinical leader, overseeing QAPI initiatives and mentoring staff and dietetic interns.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with five years of experience and a Master's degree in nutrition. A state license and Advanced Practice Certification through the CDR are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentEnteral NutritionClinical LeadershipPatient EducationHealthcare Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$71k (68 salary observations; 326 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Compass Group ranks #3 of 14 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead 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.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 32 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
7% this job
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 Kernersville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC 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

Education Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Board Certification Financial Rewards
Relocation Assistance
Professional Membership Dues Coverage
Free CEUs
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance