Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for the Health Care Facilities & Programs division. Under general supervision, this position conducts surveys of facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. Surveys include routine health and safety inspections, licensure and certification surveys, complaint surveys, and investigations as assigned. The nurse travels to facilities, interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals, observes patient care, and reviews medical records and facility documents related to regulatory compliance. The position prepares survey forms, written documentation, and reports of findings; maintains the State Operations Manual for Medicare survey work; participates in training and professional development activities; and may provide testimony at hearings or court proceedings. Travel may include overnight stays. Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

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.
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 agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a community nursing setting.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Two years of experience participating in survey functions, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-up, complaint, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience interpreting and applying federal and state statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
One year of experience investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, resident rights violations, or incidents involving vulnerable adults.
One year of experience interviewing residents, staff, witnesses, health care professionals, and other involved parties and analyzing information to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
One year of experience documenting investigative findings and supporting enforcement, licensure, certification, or corrective action activities.

Responsibilities

Travel to and conduct surveys of Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Health Maintenance Organizations, rehabilitation services, speech and physical therapy services, free-standing X-ray services, and other related services.
Determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards, and applicable Department directives, policies, and procedures.
Prepare licensure and certification survey forms and reports of findings.
Investigate complaints as assigned.
Maintain an up-to-date State Operations Manual for use in Medicare survey work and documentation.
Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, witnesses, and other individuals.
Observe patient care and review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents relevant to licensure or regulatory compliance.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, and workshops to improve survey processes and individual performance.
Provide testimony during hearings or court proceedings.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
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, depending on state service; 10 days for 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 depending on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas when available and dependent upon the position.