Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Health Care Regulation

Division: Facilities & Programs

Posting ID: 49-24-0225 / 37273

Posted: 4/22/2024-5/6/2024

Salary: $6,634-$9,020/Month

Job Type: Salaried

County: DuPage

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 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 49-24-0225 / 37273

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 inspections, investigations and surveys of Home Nursing and Placement Agencies and Home Services and Placement Agencies for the Division of Health Care Facilities and Programs to ensure compliance with the new state licensure rules and requirements "77 Illinois Administrative Code, Part 245 Home Health, Home Nursing and Home Services Agencies".

Job Responsibilities

• Travels and conducts surveys of Home Nursing and Placement Agencies, Home Services and Placement Agencies and other related services a required to determine the level of compliance with State Licensure rules and requirements. Prepares licensure reports as required to document survey findings. Inspects Home Nursing and Placement Agencies and Home Services and Placement Agencies for initial licensure to determine compliance with State licensure rules and regulations prior to acceptance and issuance of state license. Serves as a team leader or member as assigned.

• Prepares licensure survey forms, memoranda and reports of findings as required. Reviews contents of reports and significance of survey with various operating and management personnel of the agency. Keeps supervisor advised of the status and progress of survey documents. Submits survey package with all required documentation within prescribed time frame.

• Investigate complaints as assigned. Prepares reports of complaint findings under direction of the Supervisor. Informs operating personnel concerning findings. Assists in resolving complaints as appropriate.

• Conducts and participates in on-site visits, pre-planning, entrance and exit conferences. Provides information regarding state licensure and recertification standards, rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date Home Health State Licensure Rules and Regulations book for use in survey work, documentation requirements and consultations. Maintains up-to-date licensure laws, rules and regulations and policy documents for use in State Licensure surveys. Utilizes on-line resources for up-to-date forms and administrative rule references.

• Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops designed for improvement in survey process and performance. Participates in the review and evaluations of reports of surveys done by other Division staff to determine problem areas which may include the need of a survey or visit. Compiles information for hearings of court proceedings. Provides testimony during hearings or court proceedings as required.

• Provides assistance in relocation of patients or other activities in emergency situations.

• 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 current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year in experience in a Community Nursing 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 & 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.

• Requires a valid driver's license.

Work Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30/5:00PM (1 hr lunch)

Work Location: 245 W Roosevelt Rd Building 8, units 55 & 56, West Chicago, IL, 60185

Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

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

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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