Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Illinois
Peoria, IL

Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse

Agency: Department of Public Health Office: Health Care Regulation Division: Health Care Facilities & Programs Posting ID: 49-23-0399 and 49-24-0202 / 37741 Posted: 5/13/2024-5/24/2024 and 5/28/2024-6/11/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,899 a month; Full Range $6,899 - $9,381 a month Job Type: Salaried County: Peoria Number of Vacancies: 2 Plan/BU: RC023 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. Posting Identification Number 49-23-0399 and 49-24-0202 / 37741 Agency Marketing Statement 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, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct investigations and surveys of health facilities (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers (ASTCs), End Stage Renal Disease Centers (ESRDs), Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Health Maintenance Organizations) for compliance with State Licensure requirements and/or Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification. Job Responsibilities 1. Travels to conduct surveys of Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Health Maintenance Organizations, Rehabilitation, Speech and Physical Therapy, and Free-Standing X-Ray Services and other related services to determine level of compliance with State Licensure requirements and Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards. * Prepares federal reports and other monthly reports to document survey findings. * Inspects health facilities (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, End Stage Renal Disease Centers) to determine level of compliance with State licensure requirements and Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards. * Conducts and participates in on-site visits, preplanning, entrance and exit conferences. * Provides information regarding laws, licensure and certification standards, rules and regulations, policies and procedures. 2. Prepares licensure and certification survey forms and reports of findings. * Reviews contents and significance of survey with various operating and management personnel of the facility or agency. * Keeps supervisor advised of status and progress of survey documents. * Submits survey package with all required documentation within prescribed time limits. 3. Investigates complaints as assigned. * Prepares reports of complaint findings and, under direction of Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse Supervisor, informs operating personnel concerning findings. * Assists in resolving complaints. 4. Maintains up-to-date State Operations Manual under Medicare Program for use in survey work, documentation requirements and consultations. * Maintains up-to-date Licensure Laws, Rules and Regulations and policy documents for use in Licensure activities. 5. Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops designed for improvement in survey process and individual performance. 6. Provides testimony during hearings or court proceedings. 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties 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 years of professional nursing experience or, (b) a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and two 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 year in experience in a non-long term care setting. * Three years professional nursing experience. * Two years experience participating in the process for completion of all survey functions including but not limited to annual recertification, licensure, follow-ups, complaints and incident investigation surveys. * One year experience preparing complex written and oral reports. * One year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). * Ability to exercise judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality during the conduct of the survey process. Conditions of Employment * Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. * Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. * Requires a valid driver's license. Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM-5:30/5:00PM (1/2 hr lunch) Work Location: 5415 N University St Peoria, IL 61614-4789 Agency Contact: [email protected] Posting Group: Health Services This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Revolving Door: 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. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: [email protected] [email protected] Nearest Major Market: Peoria