Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Westchester, FL

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Health Systems Bureau, Long-Term Care Division, Field Operations. Under general supervision, this position surveys long-term care facilities to assess compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The nurse conducts routine health and safety surveys, including state licensure, federal certification, and complaint surveys, and prepares written survey findings and documentation. The role includes monitoring noncompliant facilities; interviewing residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and other individuals; observing patient care; and reviewing medical records, facility policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents relevant to licensure and regulatory compliance. The nurse completes required surveyor training, provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies, participates in staff meetings, and may assist with orientation of newly employed surveillance nurses and other Department staff. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is based in Westchester, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The stated work schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Travel is required, including possible overnight stays, and overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. Applicants must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County.

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 evenings and weekends when requested or 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 long-term care setting.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Two years of experience participating in the survey process, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, 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, such as 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 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, complaint, follow-up, and other surveys as assigned.
Prepare written survey findings and related survey 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 facility 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 within the scope of the position as required or assigned.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas when available and dependent upon position.
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 for 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.