Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Champaign, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Field Operations, Long-Term Care Division. 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 routine health and safety surveys, complaint surveys, and other facility surveys, as well as preparing written survey findings and conducting monitoring at noncompliant facilities. The nurse interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents relevant to licensure and regulatory compliance. The position also completes required surveyor training, provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies, participates in staff meetings, and may assist with orientation of newly employed surveillance nurses and other Department staff. The position is based in Champaign, Illinois, with hybrid work availability depending on operational needs. It requires travel to facilities, potentially with overnight stays, and overtime—including evenings and weekends—may be required. Applicants must reside in one of the specified Illinois counties and hold an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience; a bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or 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 performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Be able to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and evenings and weekends when required.
Reside in Cumberland, Clark, Edgar, Coles, Moultrie, Douglas, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Kankakee, or Dewitt County.
Meet applicable agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required Statements of Economic Interest.

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 and completing survey functions, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, and incident investigations.
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 surveys as assigned.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
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.
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 as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision 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, with 10 days in the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying 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.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas when available and dependent on the position.