Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Westchester, FL

18h•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, the nurse surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The position conducts routine health and safety surveys, including licensure, certification, complaint, and other surveys, and prepares written survey documentation and findings. The nurse interviews residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and others; observes patient care; and reviews medical records, policies, standard operating procedures, and other facility documents related to licensure and regulatory compliance. The role also includes monitoring noncompliant facilities, completing surveyor training, providing emergency technical assistance, participating in staff meetings, and assisting with the orientation of newly employed surveillance nurses and other Department staff. This is a full-time salaried, union position. The stated 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. Hybrid work may be available one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. The position requires travel, including possible overnight stays, and overtime that may include evenings and weekends. The employee must reside in Kendall, Grundy, Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Lake, or McHenry County, though assignments may include facilities outside that area.

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.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to travel in performance of duties, with 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 Kendall, Grundy, Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Lake, or McHenry County; may be assigned to facilities outside that area if necessary.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
Compliance with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required economic-interest statement filings.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) 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 experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications, including 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 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, and other 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 documentation and findings.
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 as required or assigned that are reasonably 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; 10 days during the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, which carry 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 may be available, depending on program area and position.