Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor

Registered Nurse–Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator – New York, NY (#6045A)

Location:

New York City, NY – Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Manhattan, and Queens

Employment Type:

Temporary-to-permanent

Hourly Rate: $60 per hour

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top‑tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi‑specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse – Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator to join our team in New York City, NY. This role is a temporary-to-permanent position that involves conducting surveys, complaint investigations, and surveillance activities at nursing homes to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $60/hr with mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive 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
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work a temporary-to-permanent position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission‑driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Must hold an active NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience 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 is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, superior investigative and analytical abilities. Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Additional Requirements:
  • SMQT Certification is preferred but must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to on‑site facilities.
  • Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, as the state will determine the work schedule.
  • Employees must be available to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, as needed.
  • Weekend, holiday, and evening shift schedules will be assigned on a rotating basis.
  • This is a travel position.

• Participate in surveys and complaint investigations, including allegations of abuse and neglect, at nursing homes (long‑term care facilities).
• Produce written documentation and draft Statements of Deficiencies (SOD) within required time frames using Principles of Documentation.
• Assess compliance with Plans of Correction within required time frames.
• 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.