Nurse Surveyor (HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEILLANCE NURSE)

State of Illinois•Westchester, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for the Division of Field Operations, Long-Term Care Division. Under general supervision, this position surveys Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The work includes routine health and safety surveys, state licensure and federal certification surveys, and complaint surveys. The nurse interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and others; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents related to regulatory compliance. The position prepares written survey findings and conducts monitoring at noncompliant facilities. It may provide technical assistance to facilities during emergencies and support staff meetings and orientation of new surveillance nurses and other Department staff. The position is based at 3 Westbrook Corporate Center in Westchester, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Travel, including appropriate overnight stays, is required. Overtime may be scheduled, unscheduled, or required at short notice, including evenings and weekends. The employee must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County, though assignments may include facilities outside that area.

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.
Valid, appropriate driver’s license.
Ability to travel in performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as scheduled, unscheduled, or required at short notice.
Must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County; assignments may include facilities outside this area.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
Must file the required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.
Before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after leaving State employment, must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General as required by revolving-door restrictions.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an ICF/IID 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 with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, or similar word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
One year of experience exercising judgment and discretion and maintaining confidentiality during surveys.
Two years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Survey ICF/IID facilities to determine 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.
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 facility documents related to licensure or regulatory compliance.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
Complete required 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 position as required or assigned.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules where available and dependent on position.
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement savings.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in 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 based on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.