Licensed Master Social Worker Nursing Home SurveyorComplaint Investigator

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Licensed Master Social Worker - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator - Syracuse NY (#25312)

Location:Syracuse NY
Employment Type: Full-time Temp to Perm
Hourly Rate: $39/hr

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:

Based in Syracuse NY the Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator will assist with the surveillance and investigation activities related to nursing homes (long-term care). These activities are mandated to evaluate facility performance and monitor the quality of care and services this role you will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary survey/investigation team to review allegations of abuse and neglect perform surveillance activities/tasks at nursing homes (long term care)/Transitional Care Units (TCUs) and Adult Day Health Care Programs (ADHCP) to determine compliance with the requirements of participation; prepare written reports of investigative findings and prepare Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) within required time frame using Principles of Documentation; participate in emergency surveys at Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs); participate in State monitoring during Immediate Jeopardy situations; as well as other duties.

Why Join Us

Competitive Compensation: Earn $39 per hour
Comprehensive Benefits: Temp to Perm eligibility
Work Schedule: Full-time position with on-site travel requirements
Professional Growth: Gain specialized high-level experience in healthcare regulation compliance and investigation
Impactful Work: Directly contribute to protecting vulnerable residents and improving quality of care in long-term care settings

Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Licensure: Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a medical facility preferably a nursing home required. Two (2) years of experience performing nursing home surveillance activities preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate positive customer satisfaction in situations that are adverse or in controversy.
- Ability to successfully work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to relate effectively to providers physicians senior medical and administrative personnel and residents/patients.
- Superior investigative and analytical skills with a proficiency in conducting interviews with facility staff residents and families.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs.
- Ability to obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification within 12 months of employment required.
Ability to travel to an on-site location.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate positive outcomes in adverse situations; excellent written and verbal communication; superior investigative and analytical skills; ability to conduct interviews effectively; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in surveys or complaint investigations including allegations of abuse and neglect and perform surveillance activities/tasks at nursing homes (long-term care) to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
Produce written documentation and draft a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) within the required time frame using Principles of Documentation.
Assess compliance with the Plan of Correction within the required time frame.
Complete data entry in federal and state reporting databases as required.
Participate in state monitoring during immediate jeopardy situations.
Attend meetings as required.
Testify in administrative hearings as needed.
Adhere to DOH work schedules.
Adhere to DOH and IPRO policies and procedures.
Travel to onsite locations according to work schedule

How to Apply:If you are an experienced LMSW ready to apply your clinical expertise to protect vulnerable populations and improve long-term care quality we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to or call our office at to learn more about this opportunity.

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Licensed Master Social Worker - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator - Syracuse NY (#25312)Location:Syracuse NYEmployment Type: Full-time Temp to PermHourly Rate: $39/hrAbout Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to c...