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Oxford, Mississippi

DIETITIAN - HRLY

Dietitian Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare in Oxford, MS!

Location: Morrison Healthcare at Baptist Memorial Hospital, North Mississippi Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Schedule: Part-time/PRN/Per Diem availability with flexible scheduling. Available weekends, holidays, and Monday–Friday for vacation coverage and to support business needs as required.

Requirement: Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Position Details: Provide individualized nutrition assessment, intervention, and education to inpatient and outpatient populations while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Hourly Pay: $35/hr-$40/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. 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.

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 health outcomes in an acute care setting. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Patient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationDietetic intern training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DIETITIAN - HRLY at Compass Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,938 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 46 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)

  • Includes weekends

Living in Oxford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,061/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Free CEUs
Career Advancement Programs