Health Facility Evaluator - Nursing Evaluator

Health Facility Evaluator

Job Class: Nursing Evaluator

Agency: Health Department

Job ID: 96189

Location: St. Cloud / Duluth

Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

Closing Date: 08/24/2026

Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Division/Unit: Health Regulation / Federal Evaluation Rapid Response Staff F

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / Hours vary throughout the week; will be some early and late days.

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

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

Salary Range: $39.06 - $57.76 / hourly; $81,557- $120,603 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)

Anticipated Start Date: 09/30/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Join a mission-driven team with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where you will 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.

Working as a Health Facility Evaluator you will:

• 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 position will be based out of the St. Cloud or Duluth location with up to 75% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities predominately located in the surrounding region of Minnesota. Travel outside of the base region is required for this position, to survey facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.

This position is hybrid (involves both: time spent on-site performing surveillance and teleworking from your home office). Position will be filled for the following MDH district office location based on the top candidate: St. Cloud or Duluth.

Most work hours are 8-hour days, and in between 6:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday - Friday; candidates must be available for overnight travel and for occasional weekend work. The need for weekend/overnight work, 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.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Currently licensed 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 eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for twelve (12) months of experience; and associate's degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for six (6) months of experience.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Communication skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients and patients, and to document concise and accurate information and conclusions. This includes listening skills sufficient to ascertain level of compliance in meeting resident or client needs.
• Critical thinking skills sufficient to collect and analyze information, identify areas of focus and make decisions based on evidence gathered.
• Human relations skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, inform providers of deficiencies and participate in legal proceedings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a federally certified care facility and knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to nursing and health services and the ability to interpret these regulations for implementation.
• Experience with the federal informal dispute resolution process for federally certified nursing homes.
• Successful completion of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT).
• Experience conducting internal quality assurance activities.
• Experience in 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.

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