Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse — Long-Term Care

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Health, life, dental & vision plans

Pension plan

Job summary

The State of Illinois invites applications for Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Health Systems office (Long-Term Care, Field Operations). The role surveys long-term care facilities for licensure, federal certification, and complaints, prepares survey findings, and may testify in court.

Hybrid work schedule; in-office 1–5 days/week; HQ: Springfield. Requires RN license and relevant nursing education.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in Illinois.
• Experience in nursing practice with licensure surveys or long-term care preferred.
• Eligibility for state employment in Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Survey long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements and federal certification mandates.
• Prepare written survey findings and testify in court when required.
• Perform monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities and provide technical assistance during emergencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The State of Illinois invites applications for Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Health Systems office (Long-Term Care, Field Operations). The role surveys long-term care facilities for licensure, federal certification, and complaints, prepares survey findings, and may testify in court.

Hybrid work schedule; in-office 1–5 days/week; HQ: Springfield. Requires RN license and relevant nursing education.