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Fort Worth, Texas

NICU Dietitian Specialist

DietitianNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a NICU Dietitian Specialist in Fort Worth, TX!

Location: Morrison Healthcare at Texas Health ResourcedSetting: NICU - Acute CareSchedule: Monday - Friday (no weekends)Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR #Salary: $68,000 + 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 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 for patients in a specialty area, 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 for patients in a designated specialty area 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
  • Specialty certification when required
  • Two years of work experience in specialty 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, 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 NICU Dietitian Specialist will perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in a specialty area. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible with a valid CDR number. Two years of work experience in a specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentCare planningPatient educationDietetic counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NICU Dietitian Specialist at Compass Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dietitian Career Context

In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (14 salary observations; 71 listings), vs ~$79k nationally (377 salary observations; 1,336 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, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Sign-on bonus
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  • No weekends
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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Education Reimbursement
Career Advancement Programs
Board Certification Rewards
Relocation Assistance
Professional Membership Dues
CDR & Licensure Coverage
Free CEUs
Health Insurance