Health Facility Evaluator - Nursing Evaluator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Work location and schedule

• Position based out of the Bemidji office location with up to 80% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities predominately located in the surrounding region of Minnesota.
• Frequent travel outside of the base region is required to survey facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota.
• When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.
• Most work hours are 8-hour days between 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, Monday – Friday; candidates must be available for overnight travel and occasional weekends.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, without restriction.
• Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting in positions that may include: Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse (must include at least two years as an RN charge nurse), RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, or Health Care Administrator.
• A master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, or closely related medical field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; an associate's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Qualifications assessed during interview

• Communication skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients and patients, and to document concise and accurate information and conclusions, including 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.