NURSE SURVEYOR (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)
NURSE SURVEYOR (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)
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$ 7172 - 9752
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:48044
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE - 18150
Office: Health Care Regulation
Division: Long Term Care Field Operations
Posting ID:5-0279/ 48044
Posted: 6/18/2025-7/3/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2025) $7172/month; Full Range $7172-$9752/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 13
Bargaining Unit Code:RC023
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated detailed orientated individual to serve as Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse. This individual will conduct surveys of long-term care facilities including state licensure surveys federal certification surveys and complaint surveys. The Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse is responsible for preparing written survey documentation testifying in court and performing monitoring functions.
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: 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 years of professional nursing experience or (b) a bachelors degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience or (c) a masters 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 drivers 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 Cook DuPage Grundy Kane Lake McHenry Kendall or Will 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 1200 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.
Work Hours: Tuesday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm/5:00pm 1/2 hour lunch
Work Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center Westchester IL 60154
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Health Services
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
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 duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Employment Type
Full-Time
