Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Westchester, IL

2d•$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 facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures. The position conducts routine health and safety surveys and complaint surveys; interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents. The nurse prepares written survey documentation and findings, monitors noncompliant facilities, provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies, completes surveyor training, and participates in staff meetings and orientation activities. The position is based at 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule may require one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Travel, including overnight stays when appropriate, is required. Overtime is a condition of employment and may include evenings and weekends. Employees must reside in Kendall, Grundy, Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Lake, or McHenry County, though assignments may extend beyond those counties as needed.

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.
Possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to travel to perform job 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 Kendall, Grundy, Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Lake, or McHenry County; assignments may include facilities outside these counties if necessary.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) 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 work experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications, including 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 facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, licensure surveys, certification surveys, and complaint surveys.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals.
Observe patient care provided at facilities.
Review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance.
Prepare written survey documentation and findings.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Complete required surveyor training.
Participate in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
Perform other duties reasonably 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 supplemental retirement plan.
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 depending on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.