Facility Incident HFSN (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to receive and review facility reported incidents for long term care (LTC) facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals who are intellectually disabled (ICF/IID), Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF), and Assisted Living (AL) establishments. This individual will triage the Facility Reported Incidents (FRIs) and enter into the ACTS database timely. Actively participate in the planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures under the Special Investigations Unit.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Receives facility reported incidents for long term care (LTC) facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals who are intellectually disabled (ICF/IID), Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF), and Assisted Living (AL) to determine, based on licensure and state and federal regulations, if a complaint will be entered [into ACTS] upon the initial Facility Reported Incident report or on the final Facility Reported Incident FRI) Reports.
• Enters facility reported incidents on Smartsheet’s or designated logging and tracking database daily to ensure accuracy of program daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collaborates with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Abuse, Neglect, Theft Coordinator, Abuse Prevention Review Team Manager, and the Monitor Program Manager regarding facility reported incidents (FRI).
• Travels to attend staff meetings, inter-agency meetings and workshops as a means of maintaining technical expertise in the field of long-term care.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or a diploma degree in nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience or, (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience or, (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified federal long term care surveyor, having passed Modules A and B of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT).
• Elementary knowledge in conducting surveys in skilled and intermediate care nursing home facilities and shelter care facilities.
• One (1) year experience conducting survey activities in nursing home and related facilities.
• One (1) year experience with federal and state rules and regulations concerning licensure and certification of long-term care facilities.
• Elementary knowledge of the on-site process of monitoring visits to non-compliant facilities.
• One (1) year experience in nursing principles and practices.
• One (1) year experience preparing accurate reports of survey findings.
• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious and productive working relationships with various administrative and medical personnel, local governmental agency personnel and recipients of health care program.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires valid and current Driver's license.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related polices and guidance.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.