Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Rockford, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Field Operations, Long-Term Care Division. Under general supervision, the nurse surveys long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. Surveys include state licensure, federal certification, and complaint surveys. The nurse prepares written survey findings and performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities. The role involves traveling to facilities to conduct health and safety surveys; interviewing residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and others; observing patient care; and reviewing medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents relevant to regulatory compliance. The nurse completes required surveyor training, provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies, participates in staff meetings, and assists with orientation of newly employed surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed. The position is headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, and has an anticipated hybrid schedule with one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and travel may involve overnight stays. The employee must reside in one of the listed counties in northern Illinois and may be assigned to facilities outside that area if necessary.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience; or a bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or a master's degree in nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must reside in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Carroll, Ogle, DeKalb, Whiteside, Lee, Rock Island, Mercer, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, or LaSalle County; may be assigned to facilities outside that area if necessary.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
The position requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest.
Certain revolving-door restrictions apply; employees must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment during State employment or within one year after it ends.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care setting.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Two years of experience participating in the survey process and completing survey functions, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
One year of experience using word-processing and spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, or Smartsheet.
One year of experience exercising judgment and discretion and maintaining confidentiality during the survey process.
Two years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Survey long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
Travel to conduct routine health and safety surveys.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care provided at facilities.
Review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance.
Complete necessary surveyor training.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Participate in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
Perform other duties within the scope of the role as required or assigned.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement savings.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days for the first year of State employment.
12 paid sick days annually, which carry over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year, prorated depending on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas when available and dependent upon the position.