Nurse Surveyor (HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEILLANCE NURSE)

State of Illinois•Champaign, IL

1d•$7,423 - $10,093•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Assisted Living, Bureau of Long-Term Care, Office of Health Systems. Under general supervision, this position surveys Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishments to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The nurse conducts routine health and safety surveys and state licensure and complaint surveys, including travel to facilities; interviews residents, staff, administrators, healthcare providers, and others; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents related to regulatory compliance. The position prepares written survey findings, performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities, completes required surveyor training, and provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies. It also participates in staff meetings and may assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff. The position is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule available depending on operational needs.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate degree or diploma 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, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; this includes the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Must reside in Cumberland, Clark, Edgar, Coles, Moultrie, Douglas, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Kankakee, or DeWitt County.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an assisted living care setting.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Two years of experience participating in the survey process, 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, such as 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 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishments to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, Department directives, and program policies and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, including licensure and complaint surveys, and travel to facilities to perform surveys.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, healthcare providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care at facilities.
Review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
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 as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

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