Job Details Working Title: Health Facility Evaluator Job Class: Nursing Evaluator Agency: Health Department - Job ID: 97681
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/31/2026.
- Date Posted: 10/25/2026
- Closing Date: 11/02/2026
- Hiring Agency:Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- Division/Unit: Health Regulation / Metro Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% 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: 12/10/2026
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where you will contribute to the mission of protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!
In this role 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 site visits to health care providers to assess compliance with previously issued correction orders.
The
position will be based out of the St. Paul office, with the majority of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities predominately located in the metropolitan and surrounding area 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. The majority of work hours are between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 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 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. 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.
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill multiple Nursing Evaluator positions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 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.
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 an Associate's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process: - Verbal Communication skills that include verbal skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients and patients; listening skills to ascertain level of compliance in meeting resident or client needs; and written skills sufficient to document concise and accurate information and conclusions.
- 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 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 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.
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 careers@state.mn.us . 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 kelsey.moe@state.mn.us 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 kelsey.moe@state.mn.us .
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 health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .
