HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEILLANCE NURSE
Marion, IL, US, 62959-1187
Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Health Care Regulation
Division: LTC-Field Operations
Posting ID: 44-22-0269
Posted: 5/10-5/23/2022
Salary: $5,702-$7,753/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
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 SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number
44-22-0269
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 $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 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
Under general supervision of the Regional Field Supervisor, conducts surveys, investigations and monitoring visits of long-term care facilities to determine compliance with State Licensure requirements and/or Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification regulations. Prepares licensure and certification survey/investigation forms, memoranda and reports of findings. Conducts on-site monitoring visits at non-compliant facilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Travels to conduct surveys of skilled and intermediate care nursing homes, shelter care facilities, veterans homes and related facilities to determine level of compliance with State Licensure regulations and Federal Medicare/Medicaid (Title XIX and XVIII) certification standards.
- Prepares licensure and certification survey/investigation forms, memoranda, and reports of findings as required
- Conducts on-site monitoring visits at non-compliant facilities pursuant to the monitoring requirements established by the Nursing Home Care Act.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions designed to improve survey performance.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires 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, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience or, a master’s degree in nursing.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers 1 year of experience in conducting survey activities in nursing homes and related facilities to determine level of compliance with State Licensure regulations and Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards.
- Prefers working knowledge and at minimum 1 year of experience of federal and state license survey reports and related compliance documents to document survey findings.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires extensive travel and a valid IL driver's license.
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: 4 day work week : Monday - Thursday
Work Location: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187
Job Function: Health Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees[KS(1] and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid HERE[KS(2]
Non-State employees: on work.Illinois.gov – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.