Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Rockford, IL

3d•$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, Bureau of Long-Term Care, Office of Health Systems. Under general supervision, this position surveys long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures. The role includes routine health and safety surveys and complaint surveys, preparing written survey documentation, monitoring noncompliant facilities, and providing technical assistance to facilities during emergencies. The nurse interviews residents, facility staff, administrators, healthcare providers, and other individuals; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents relevant to licensure and regulatory compliance. The role also includes completing surveyor training, participating in staff meetings, assisting with orientation of new surveillance nurses and other Department staff, and performing related duties as assigned. The position is based in Rockford, Illinois, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Travel is required, potentially with overnight stays. The employee must reside in one of the counties listed in the posting. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate degree or diploma in nursing and have three years of professional nursing experience; or have a bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or have a master's degree in nursing.
Hold a Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
Have an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Be able to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Be able to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and work evenings and weekends when required.
Reside in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Carroll, Ogle, DeKalb, Whiteside, Lee, Rock Island, Mercer, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, or LaSalle County.
Meet applicable 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 to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, including licensure, certification, complaint, follow-up, and other survey activities.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
Complete required surveyor training.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, healthcare providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care and review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance.
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 position as required or assigned.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas when available and dependent on the 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, with 10 days for the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, carried over from 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.