Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Westchester, IL

2d•$7,423 - $10,093•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Field Operations, Bureau of Long-Term Care. Under general supervision, this position surveys long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. The position conducts state licensure, federal certification, complaint, and other surveys; prepares written survey documentation; and performs monitoring at noncompliant facilities. Duties also include travel to facilities, interviewing residents and facility personnel, observing patient care, and reviewing medical records and facility policies and other documents related to regulatory compliance. The nurse provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies, completes surveyor training, and participates in staff meetings and the orientation of new staff as assigned. The position is based at the Department’s Westchester, Illinois headquarters and has an anticipated 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 is required, potentially with overnight stays. Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

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 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.
Prepare written survey findings and other survey documentation.
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.
Travel to facilities to conduct surveys and assess compliance.
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.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules when available and dependent on position.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
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, 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.