Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse (Nurse Surveyor)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Public Health, in its Long-Term Care Division (Assisted Living), is hiring a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse (HFSN) in Champaign, IL. The nurse surveys assisted living and shared housing establishments to determine compliance with state licensure requirements and department directives, prepares written survey findings, and works under general supervision. The position is salaried, full time, with anticipated hybrid availability of 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Survey assisted living and shared housing facilities for compliance with state licensure requirements and department policies and procedures.
• Prepare written survey documentation and perform monitoring at noncompliant facilities.
• Complete the necessary surveyor training.
• Interview residents, staff, administrators, healthcare providers and other individuals, and observe patient care.
• Review medical records, policies and standard operating procedures related to licensure and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities in emergencies and take part in staff meetings and orientation of new nurses.

Required profile

• Nursing degree: an associate or diploma in nursing with 3 years of professional nursing experience, or a bachelor's degree in nursing with 2 years, or a master's degree in nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
• Must reside in one of the listed counties (Cumberland, Clark, Edgar, Coles, Moultrie, Douglas, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Kankakee or Dewitt); may be assigned to facilities outside that area.
• Must comply with agency vaccine and health-related policies.

Preferred qualifications

• One year of experience in an assisted living care setting.
• Experience with the survey process (annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints, incident investigations).
• Experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and building cooperative relationships with stakeholders.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $7,423 per month, range $7,423-$10,093 per month.
• Group insurance (health, life, dental, vision), pension through the State Employees Retirement System and deferred compensation plan.
• Paid vacation (10 days in the first year), 12 paid sick days, 3 paid personal days, 13-14 paid holidays and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is union-covered.