Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • New York, NY

1d • $124,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator for nursing homes in New York City, including the Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Manhattan, and Queens. This temporary-to-permanent position involves conducting surveys, complaint investigations, and surveillance activities to assess nursing home compliance with Federal and State regulations. The role is full-time and requires travel to onsite facilities according to the state-determined work schedule, which may include rotating weekend, holiday, and evening shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
• At least 1 year of survey experience.
• Meet one of the following experience qualifications: 2 years in utilization review, claims adjudication, medical review, fraud investigation, surveillance, or monitoring activities; 3 years of clinical or administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 years of clinical or administrative experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior investigative and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to onsite facilities.
• Flexibility with scheduling, as the state determines the work schedule.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts as needed; these shifts are assigned on a rotating basis.

Nice To Haves

• SMQT Certification is preferred; if not already certified, it must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in surveys and complaint investigations at long-term care facilities, including investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Produce written documentation and draft Statements of Deficiencies (SOD) within required timeframes using Principles of Documentation.
• Assess compliance with Plans of Correction within required timeframes.
• Complete data entry in federal and state reporting databases as required.
• Participate in state monitoring during immediate jeopardy situations.
• Attend meetings and testify in administrative hearings as needed.
• Adhere to DOH work schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Travel to onsite locations according to the work schedule.

Benefits

• 5 sick days (40 hours), subject to the provisions of the NYS Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Health insurance, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Premium pay for holiday work and overtime hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time