Health Facility Evaluator - Nursing Evaluator

About the role

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.

The position will be based out of the St. Paul office location with up to 80% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities predominately located in the surrounding region of Minnesota. Occasional 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 vacancy announcement will be used to fill up to three (3) Health Facility Evaluator positions.

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.

Schedule

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

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.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Pay

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

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:

• 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
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• 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.

Telework

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.