NURSE SURVEYOR (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

3d•$7,423 - $10,093•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for its Health Systems Office, Long-Term Care Bureau, Field Operations Division. The role conducts surveys of long-term care facilities to assess compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, Department directives, and program policies and procedures. Surveys may include state licensure, federal certification, complaint, follow-up, and incident investigation work. The position prepares written survey documentation, performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities, and provides technical assistance to facilities during emergencies. It also involves completing surveyor training, participating in staff meetings, and assisting with orientation of newly employed surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed. The role is based at the Springfield headquarters and has an anticipated hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, and overtime—including evenings and weekends—may be required.

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.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse 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 Sangamon, Pike, Scott, Morgan, Macon, Christian, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, Jersey, Montgomery, Shelby, Madison, Bond, Fayette, or Effingham County.
Ability to meet applicable 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, and 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 documentation.
Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
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 listed responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules in many program areas when available and dependent on the 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, including 10 days during the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from 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.