LTCR- Nutritionist III

Job Overview Date: Jun 8, 2026 Location: HOUSTON, TX (5425 POLK ST, Houston, TX) Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Functional Title: LTCR - Nutritionist III Job Title: Nutritionist III (Health Facility) Salary: $6,331.82 – $7,761.50 per month (Texas-B-22 salary group) Shift: Day (no telework, up to 80% travel, on‑call duties for emergencies) Benefits: 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, defined‑benefit pension plan, generous time off, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Responsibilities Conduct on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in long‑term care facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Complete inspection or survey reports describing deficiencies, remedies, and narrative supporting regulatory determinations. Communicate clearly and accurately with facility staff and internal stakeholders to provide, exchange, or verify information regarding food and liquids served, ensuring meals meet residents’ specialized nutritional needs. Conduct exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and ensure correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Perform quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others (publications, assessments, reports, etc.). Occasionally testify at hearings or court proceedings regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities. Assist with non‑skilled care and oversight of residents during emergency licensure actions; support skilled care if the employee is a registered or licensed nurse. Be available for on‑call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high‑priority situations in facilities or at providers. Qualifications and Requirements Must be registered as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or licensed as a dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification within the first year of employment. Knowledge of nutrition standards of practice, dietary sanitation practices, clinical skills, and professional standards of care. Skilled in performing nutritional assessments in a clinical setting. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members and others. Ability to use computers for writing reports and operating standard software. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, interpret policies and regulations, work independently, exercise professional judgment, and make sound decisions. Experience in assessment and documentation of nutritional health status and familiarity with acute or long‑term health care settings (experience in long‑term care preferred). Travel and Work Schedule Up to 80% travel statewide, overnight, and weekend travel. Flexibility in work hours required. Must have reliable transportation. Other Information All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check. Eligible for E‑Verify; bring I‑9 documentation on the first day. #J-18808-Ljbffr