DIETETIC INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

Compass Group•Sandy Springs, GA

9d•Remote

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison focuses on creating personalized dining experiences to support healing and health. Recognized for its positive work environment and training programs, Morrison employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This role is responsible for coordinating a cohort of the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship, which is accredited by ACEND and adheres to its standards. The position involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation critical for program effectiveness and accreditation. It also includes assisting in the development and management of the online education experience for interns and preceptors.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with current CDR registration and state licensure as applicable.
One to two years of experience in the dietetics field is required.
Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with National Director, Dietetic Internship on student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling; curriculum development and ongoing updates for accreditation and program improvement; program communication and coordination; and continuous internal and external program evaluation.
Coordinates with the National Director, Dietetic Internship on the development and updates of policies and procedures for managing the Dietetic Internship (DI) and ensuring fair treatment of prospective and enrolled interns.
Oversees required prerequisites for cohort’s interns, such as verification of liability insurance, current immunization and health status, and background and drug checks.
Oversees completion and maintenance of cohort’s intern and program records for DI accreditation.
Coordinates with National Director on ongoing changes and maintenance of the internship’s secure virtual learning system for interns, preceptor evaluations, and quality control reports.
Coordinates with the National Director the organizational aspects of the program, including site selection and evaluation; preceptor and student recruitment; affiliation agreement maintenance; rotation schedule development and maintenance; and teaching and advising students.
Collects data and assists with analysis of ongoing program evaluation and program outcomes.
Coordinates with the National Director, Dietetic Internship the selection of interns, internship orientation, interns’ schedules, training, productivity, and competency-based evaluation.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with all interns, preceptors, and committee members through various communication methods.
Complies with all policies and procedures of Morrison and Compass.
Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact.