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: Functions

• Coordinates securing and placing monitors in Long Term Care Facilities.
• Review and triage Facility Reported Incidents (FRI) enters the FRI into the ACTS database and logs on the Smartsheet as needed or directed.
• Collects data and prepares reports as directed.
• 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 bachelors degree in nursing and two (2) 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

• 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 Drivers license.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related polices and guidance.

* 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.