Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse
Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse
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$ 7172 - 9752
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:48760
Office: Health Care Regulation
Division: LTC Field Operations
Posting ID:
Posted: 7/30/2025-8/13/2025
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE - 18150
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $7172/month; Full Range $7172-$9752/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC023 Registered Nurses INA
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 individual to conduct surveys investigations and monitoring visits of facilities for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to determine compliance with State Licensure requirements and/or Federal Medicaid certification regulations. Prepares licensure and certification survey/investigation forms memoranda and reports of findings. Conducts on-site monitoring visits at non-compliant facilities.
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
- Travels and conducts surveys of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities facilities for medical complicated individuals with intellectual disabilities and community living facilities to determine level of compliance with State Licensure regulations and Federal Medicaid (Title XVIII) certification standards.
- Prepares licensure and certification survey/investigation forms memoranda and reports of findings as required.
- Conducts on-site monitoring visits at non-compliant facilities pursuant to the monitoring requirements established by the ID/DD Community Care Act.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions designed to improve survey performance.
- Performs other duties as requires or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires 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 a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience or a Masters Degree in Nursing.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Three years professional nursing experience.
- Two 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 year experience preparing complex written & oral reports.
- One year work experience in Microsoft Word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to exercise judgement discretion and maintain confidentiality during the conduct of the survey process.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires physical visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires access to an operating automobile and proof of automobile insurance.
- 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 $600 million in state and federal funds 7 regional offices 3 laboratories and over 1100 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:Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-4:30/5:00PM
Work Location:11 Executive Dr Fairview Heights Illinois 62208
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Health Services
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills(as that term is used in CBAs).
Revoloving 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 in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of 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 thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
