Nurse Surveyor (HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEILLANCE NURSE)

Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

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Date: Oct 14, 2026 Location: Westchester, IL, US, 60154 Opening Date: 10/15/2026 Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Agency: Department of Public Health Class Title: HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE (18150) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,423 MONTHLY; Full Range $7,423 - $10,093 MONTHLY Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM - 5:30PM/5:00PM (1/2 hour lunch) Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois, 60154 Work County: Cook Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detail 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.

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.

Under general supervision, surveys Intermediate Care Facilities/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) 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.

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 ICF/IID 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.

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 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. 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.