Nurse Surveyor; Health Facilities Surveillance NURSE

Job Requisition : 53104
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class

Title:

HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE (18150)
Office: Health Care Regulation
Division: Assisted Living
Posting : 46-26-0247 / 53104
Posted: 01/27/2026 - 02/10/2026
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,172 /month;
Full Range $7,172-$9,752/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: St. Clair;
Alexander;
Clinton;
Jackson;
Monroe;
Perry;
Pulaski;
Randolph;
Union;
Washington
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA
Merit Comp Code:

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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented individual to serve as a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Assisted Living. This individual will conduct surveys of facilities, including state licensure and complaint surveys, prepare written survey documentation, and interview facility residents, staff, administrators, and health care providers. Under general supervision, the HFSN will travel to conduct routine health and safety surveys, observe patient care, and review medical records, policies, and procedures related to licensure and regulatory compliance.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre‑tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10‑25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carry over year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated dependent on start date)
• 13‑14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

* These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please visit https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

• Under general direction, surveys Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishments to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.
• Prepares written survey findings.
• Performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
• Completes necessary surveyor training.
• Provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
• Participates in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

• Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or a diploma degree in nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience or, (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience or, (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

• One (1) year experience in assisted living care setting.
• Three (3) years professional nursing experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience participating in the survey process for completion of all survey functions including but not limited to annual recertification, licensure,…