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Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing · New York City · United States

Contract
Temporary
Occupation
Nurse

Posted: 8/21/2026 · Last checked: 10/28/2026

Job description

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

  • Location: New York City, NY – Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Manhattan, and Queens
  • Employment Type: Temporary-to-permanent
  • Hourly Rate: $60 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator to join our team in New York City, NY (Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Manhattan, and Queens). 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.

Why Join Us?

  • Schedule: This is a full-time position 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 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.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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

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