Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

16d•$7,423 - $10,093•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for the Division of Field Operations. Under general supervision, this position conducts surveys of facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures. The nurse travels to conduct routine health and safety surveys and prepares written survey documentation. The role involves surveying Home Health Agencies, hospices, Health Maintenance Organizations, rehabilitation and speech or physical therapy services, free-standing X-ray services, and other related services. The nurse interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals; observes patient care; reviews medical records and facility policies and documents; investigates assigned complaints; and may provide testimony at hearings or court proceedings. The position also maintains the State Operations Manual for survey work and participates in meetings, training, seminars, and workshops. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

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, and to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a community nursing setting.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Two years of experience participating in survey functions, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience interpreting and applying federal and state statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
One year of experience investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, resident rights violations, or incidents involving vulnerable adults.
One year of experience interviewing residents, staff, witnesses, healthcare professionals, and other involved parties and analyzing information to determine compliance.
One year of experience documenting investigative findings and supporting enforcement, licensure, certification, or corrective action activities.

Responsibilities

Travel to and conduct surveys of health facilities and related services to determine compliance with state licensure requirements and federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards.
Prepare licensure and certification survey forms and reports of findings.
Investigate complaints as assigned.
Maintain an up-to-date State Operations Manual for Medicare survey work and documentation requirements.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care and review medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents related to licensure and regulatory compliance.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, and workshops related to improving survey processes and individual performance.
Provide testimony during hearings or court proceedings.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules where available and dependent upon position.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year.
3 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.