Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse – Hybrid Role

State of Illinois; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid schedules

Pension plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse to conduct surveys, prepare findings, and ensure licensure compliance across facilities. The role requires nursing licensure and strong documentation skills.

Hybrid in-office schedule available, with travel to facilities as needed. Experience with survey processes and MS Word/Excel is beneficial. Located in Westchester, IL, serving Cook County.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program with RN licensure.
• RN license in Illinois is required for employment.
• Advanced degrees are preferred for leadership and complex surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of facilities for licensure and survey compliance.
• Prepare written survey documentation and findings.
• Travel to facilities to observe care and interview staff and residents.
• Assist in training and mentoring new nurses on survey processes.

Skills

Nursing

Travel

Documentation

Education

Associate or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse to conduct surveys, prepare findings, and ensure licensure compliance across facilities. The role requires nursing licensure and strong documentation skills.

Hybrid in-office schedule available, with travel to facilities as needed. Experience with survey processes and MS Word/Excel is beneficial. Located in Westchester, IL, serving Cook County.