Job Requisition ID: 59422
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: HEALTH FACIL SURVEILLANCE NURSE (18150)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,423 MONTHLY; Full Range $7,423 - $10,093 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 5:30PM/5:00PM (1/2 hour lunch)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois, 60154
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
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
Office: Health Systems
Bureau: Long-Term Care
Division: Field Operations
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 Intermediate Care Facilities/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. 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.