Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)

Job Requisition ID: 53803 
​Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Health Care Regulation

Division: Long Term Care Field Operations

Posting ID:  44-26-0165, 44-26-0249 / 53803

Posted: 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
Class Title: HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE (18150) 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,172 MONTHLY; Full Range $7,172 - $9,752 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA

 

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.

 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to serve as a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse in the Division of Field Operations. This individual will conduct surveys of facilities, including state licensure, federal certification and complaint surveys. The HFSN will be responsible for preparing written survey documentation. Under general supervision, surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures. Travels to conduct routine health and safety surveys to determine compliance with state and federal requirements. Interviews facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers and other individuals. Observes patient care provided at facilities. Reviews medical records, policies, standard operating procedures and other facility documents related to licensure and/or regulatory compliance.

Benefits Statement

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 carryover 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 hea