Job Details

Working Title: Health Facility Evaluator
Job Class: Nursing Evaluator
Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 96220
• Location: Bemidji
• 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.
• Date Posted: 08/18/ 2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency:Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Health Regulation / Federal Eval Staff Bemidji
• 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 80% 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

Job Summary

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Kelsey Moe at [email protected] or 651-201-4213 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kelsey Moe at [email protected] .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .