Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Champaign, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for 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 prepares written survey findings, performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities, and provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies. The role also includes completing surveyor training, participating in staff meetings, and assisting with orientation of new surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed. The position is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, and has an anticipated hybrid schedule with one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour lunch. Travel is required, potentially including overnight stays, and overtime—including evenings and weekends—may be required. The employee must reside in one of the counties specified in the posting and hold a valid driver’s license.

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 to perform job 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 Cumberland, Clark, Edgar, Coles, Moultrie, Douglas, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Kankakee, or DeWitt County; may be assigned to facilities outside that area if necessary.
Ability to meet applicable agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
One year of experience in a long-term care setting (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
Three years of professional nursing experience (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
Two years of experience participating in the survey process, including annual recertification, licensure, follow-up, complaint, and incident investigation surveys (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
One year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
One year of experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, or Smartsheet (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
One year of experience exercising judgment and discretion and maintaining confidentiality during the survey process (preferred qualification listed in the posting).
Two years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders (preferred qualification listed in the posting).

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 survey processes, 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 surveys.
Two years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Survey long-term care facilities for compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures.
Prepare written survey findings and documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at facilities that are not compliant.
Complete required surveyor training.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Participate in staff meetings.
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 for 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 in many program areas when available and dependent on the position.