Asst Dir, Nutrition Lab

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of the Nutrition Lab serves as the primary liaison between the Nutrition Lab and the client’s Clinical Nutrition team, ensuring seamless coordination, high‑quality service delivery, and alignment with department goals. This role supports the operational, educational, and project‑based needs of the Nutrition Lab while also providing training and oversight for initiatives across the Rochester, MN Campus.

• Key Responsibilities
  Develops goals and oversees execution of Nutrition Lab operations in alignment with clinical nutrition priorities, medical direction, and patient population needs.
• Serves as the direct liaison with client Clinical Nutrition leadership to support communication, workflow optimization, and program development.
• Leads, trains, mentors, and evaluates Nutrition Lab staff, ensuring strong competency, productivity, and adherence to quality standards.
• Supports training programs and project work for the Rochester campus, including onboarding, competency development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Implements strategies that promote collaboration, operational efficiency, and high‑quality clinical nutrition outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient rights standards.
• Participates in and may lead patient satisfaction initiatives, departmental meetings, and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

• Qualifications:
  Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), required.
• State licensure (where applicable), required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting, including leadership or managerial responsibilities in clinical nutrition or patient services.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, diet office systems, and nutrient analysis software.

• 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)

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req :1496699

Morrison Healthcare