Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator to conduct surveys, complaint investigations, and surveillance activities at nursing homes across New York City, including the Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Manhattan, and Queens. The role involves ensuring nursing homes comply with Federal and State regulations. This is a temporary-to-permanent, full-time travel position. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, as the state determines work schedules; weekend, holiday, and evening shifts may be required on a rotating basis.

The position offers a rate of $60 per hour, mileage reimbursement, health insurance subject to plan eligibility, five sick days (40 hours) subject to the provisions of the NYS Paid Sick Leave Act, and premium pay for holiday work and overtime hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Meet one of the stated experience pathways: at least 2 years in utilization review, claims adjudication, medical review, fraud investigation, surveillance, or monitoring activities; or 3 years of clinical or administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 years of clinical or administrative experience.
• At least 1 year of survey 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, including availability for 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 held, it must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing home surveys and complaint investigations, 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

• $60 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Five 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time