Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

State of Illinois•Peoria, AZ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse for the Division of Field Operations, Long-Term Care Division. Under general supervision, this position surveys long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies, and procedures. The nurse conducts routine health and safety surveys, including licensure, certification, and complaint surveys, and prepares written survey findings. The position also performs monitoring at noncompliant facilities and provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies. The role involves interviewing residents, staff, administrators, health care providers, and others; observing patient care; and reviewing medical records, facility policies, standard operating procedures, and other documents related to regulatory compliance. The position requires travel to facilities, with overnight stays when appropriate. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with anticipated hybrid work availability of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. The employee must reside in one of the specified Illinois counties.

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.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays when appropriate.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must reside in Henderson, Warren, Knox, Stark, Marshall, Hancock, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Mason, Adams, Schuyler, Brown, Cass, Menard, Logan, Fulton, or McDonough 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, 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 for compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, policies, and procedures.
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 or regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
Complete necessary surveyor training.
Participate in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.

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 in the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year, prorated based 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 are available in many program areas when available and dependent on the position.