Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse - Field Surveys

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Pension plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in Champaign. You will conduct licensure and certification surveys for long-term care facilities, prepare survey documentation, and testify in court when needed. Strong nursing credentials and survey experience are essential for this role.

The position supports a hybrid in-office schedule and offers comprehensive state benefits. Prior experience with survey processes and reporting is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Illinois and nursing education with 2–3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master’s degree preferred for advanced practice.
• Experience in long-term care survey processes and report writing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Survey long term care facilities for compliance with licensure and certification mandates.
• Prepare written survey findings and testify in court when required.
• Perform monitoring and follow-up surveys for noncompliant facilities.
• Provide technical assistance during emergencies and participate in staff orientations.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage complex written and oral reports.

Skills

RN licensure experience

Experience in survey processes

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Associate or Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Smartsheet

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in Champaign. You will conduct licensure and certification surveys for long-term care facilities, prepare survey documentation, and testify in court when needed. Strong nursing credentials and survey experience are essential for this role.

The position supports a hybrid in-office schedule and offers comprehensive state benefits. Prior experience with survey processes and reporting is highly valued.