Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Peoria, IL

15d•$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 Field Operations, Long-Term Care Bureau. Under general supervision, this position surveys long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The nurse conducts routine health and safety surveys, including state licensure, federal certification, and complaint surveys; prepares written survey documentation; and performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities. The role includes interviewing residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals; observing patient care; and reviewing medical records, facility policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance. The position also provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies, completes surveyor training, participates in staff meetings, and may assist with orientation of newly hired surveillance nurses and other Department staff. Travel is required, with overnight stays as appropriate. The position is based in Peoria, Illinois, with hybrid work availability dependent on operational needs.

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.
Current 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 Henderson, Warren, Knox, Stark, Marshall, Hancock, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Mason, Adams, Schuyler, Brown, Cass, Menard, Logan, Fulton, or McDonough County.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

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, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
One year of work experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and 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 for compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, including licensure, certification, and complaint surveys.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care and review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents related to regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Complete necessary surveyor training.
Participate in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
Travel to facilities in performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules where available and dependent on position.
Competitive group insurance, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, depending on tenure; 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.