Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to serve as a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Field Operations. This individual will conduct surveys of facilities, including state licensure, federal certification and complaint surveys. The HFSN will be responsible for preparing written survey documentation. Under general supervision, surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures. Travels to conduct routine health and safety surveys to determine compliance with state and federal requirements. Interviews facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers and other individuals. Observes patient care provided at facilities. Reviews medical records, policies, standard operating procedures and other facility documents related to licensure and/or regulatory compliance.

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

• Surveys long term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.
• Prepares written survey findings.
• Performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
• Completes necessary surveyor training.
• Provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
• Participates in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
• 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

• One (1) year experience in long-term care setting.
• Three (3) years professional nursing experience.
• Two (2) years experience participating in the survey process for completion of all survey functions including but not limited to annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints and incident investigation surveys.
• One (1) year experience preparing complex written & oral reports.
• One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Smartsheet).
• One (1) year experience exercising judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality during the conduct of the survey process.
• Two (2) years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must reside in Henderson, Warren, Knox, Stark, Marshall, Hancock, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Mason, Adams, Schuyler, Brown, Cass, Menard, Logan, Fulton or McDonough County. (May be assigned to facilities outside that area, if necessary)
• 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.

*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.