As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a nutritionist surveyor protects residents' health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations, including abuse, neglect, and exploitation investigations, in Texas long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day activities and health services sites) to assess their compliance with state and federal laws and rules. Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve issues or complaints regarding food and liquids served in Texas long-term care facilities, including to ensure meals meet any resident's specialized nutritional needs.