Working Title: Nursing Evaluator

Job Class: Nursing Evaluator

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 76460

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bids will be considered through 05/15/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/09/2024

• Closing Date : 05/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Health Regulation / Federal Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 75% of the time

• Salary Range: $34.73 - $51.46 / hourly; $72,516 - $107,448 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

• Anticipated Start Date : 07/08/2024

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position was previously posted 03/12/2024 – 03/25/2024. If you already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Use your nursing knowledge and expertise to be part of a team that provides surveillance and evaluation of health care providers to confirm compliance with federal and state laws and rules related to the provision of nursing and health services.

Positions will be based out of the Rochester office location with up to 75% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities predominately located in the surrounding southeastern region of Minnesota. Occasional travel outside of the base region is expected, to survey facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and conduct audits on health care providers to ensure a level of compliance with state and federal laws and rules.

• Compile information and document conclusions to determine the degree of regulation compliance.

• Make periodic unannounced follow-up visits to health care providers to assess compliance with previously issued correction orders.

The majority of work hours are between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday but candidates must be available for occasional weekend work and overnight travel.

The need for weekend, overnight, or travel outside of the base region is determined by inspection workload. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

This posting will be used to fill two positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently license in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, without restriction

AND

Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting in positions that may include the following:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Charge Nurse (must include at least two years as an RN charge nurse)

• RN Supervisor

• Director of Nursing

• Health Care Administrator

Substitute a Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, or closely related medical field for 18 months of experience; a Bachelor's degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for one year of experience.

Additional requirements to be assessed during the interview process:

• Verbal communication skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients and patients.

• Critical thinking skills sufficient to collect and analyze information, identify areas of focus and make decisions based on evidence gathered.

• Listening skills sufficient to ascertain level of compliance in meeting resident or client needs.

• Human relations skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, inform providers of deficiencies and participate in legal proceedings.

• Written communication skills sufficient to document concise and accurate information and conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a federally certified care facility.

• Experience with the federal informal dispute resolution process for federally certified nursing homes.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to nursing and health services and the ability to interpret these regulations for implementation.

• Successful completion of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT).

• Experience conducting internal quality assurance activities.

• Experience performing surveys and making deficiency decisions related to nursing, medical and health care.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This position does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

Successful completion of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) after training provided by the MDH.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.