Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Westchester, IL

5d•$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, Bureau of Long-Term Care, Office of Health Systems. Under general supervision, the nurse surveys long-term care facilities to assess compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The role includes conducting routine health and safety surveys, interviewing residents and facility personnel, observing patient care, and reviewing medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents related to regulatory compliance. The nurse prepares written survey findings and performs monitoring at noncompliant facilities. The position also provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies, completes required surveyor training, and participates in staff meetings and orientation of new surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed. The position is full-time and salaried, with work hours Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Hybrid work may be available, with one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The role requires travel, potentially with overnight stays, and overtime—including evenings and weekends—may be required. The employee must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County, though assignments may extend beyond those counties as needed.

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, 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 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-up, complaint, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
One year of experience using 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 for compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, including facility interviews, observation of patient care, and review of medical records and facility documents.
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 within the scope of the stated responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas, when 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 supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days during the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover 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.