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 Intermediate Care Facilities/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Under general supervision, this position surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures. The nurse conducts routine health and safety surveys, including state licensure, federal certification, and complaint surveys; prepares written survey documentation; and performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities. The position involves interviewing facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and others; observing patient care; and reviewing medical records, policies, procedures, and other facility documents relevant to regulatory compliance. The nurse also completes surveyor training, provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies, participates in staff meetings, and assists with orientation of new surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed. The role is based at the Department’s Westchester, Illinois, headquarters, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are 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 may be required, including evenings and weekends. Applicants must reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County.

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 evenings and weekends, when requested or required.
Reside in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall, or Will County.
Meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.

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-ups, complaints, and incident investigation surveys.
One year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
One year of experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, or similar processing and spreadsheet applications.
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 Intermediate Care Facilities/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine health and safety surveys, including licensure, certification, complaint, follow-up, and other surveys as applicable.
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 facility documents related to licensure and 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 health, life, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
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, with year-to-year carryover.
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 where available and dependent on the position.