Working Title: Rapid Response Evaluator
Job Class: Nursing Evaluator
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 89356
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/10/2025.
Date Posted : 10/04/2025
Closing Date : 10/17/2025
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Regulation / State Rapid Response (Office of Health Facility Complaints)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time
Salary Range: $37.82 - $55.93 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,781 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
Anticipated Start Date : 11/19/2025
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 the dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your expertise will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!
This position serves to protect vulnerable individuals receiving care in facilities licensed and/or certified by the Minnesota Department of Health through investigating allegations of compliance violations and/or of maltreatment. To apply nursing and health related knowledge to evaluate data obtained, interviews conducted, and observations completed during an investigation. Documenting the investigation and statements of deficiencies as it relates to compliance and maltreatment.
Working as a Rapid Response Evaluator, you will:
Evaluate providers' compliance with State and Federal laws and rules and to investigate allegations of non-compliance and/or maltreatment.
Compile and record the investigation information which supports conclusions reached and documents the degree of compliance with state and federal statutes and rules.
Make unannounced follow-up site visits to ascertain compliance with correction orders previously issued.
Attend legal proceedings and testify regarding substantiated complaint cases, uncorrected orders/deficiencies and other matters as required to assure that the department's finding/position is properly presented, clarified and supported.
Participate in continuing education program to develop and expand working knowledge in the health care field and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Positions will be based out of the primary office location with up to 50% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.
Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls.
The hours of work are generally between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, and the need for weekend or overnight travel is determined by survey workload.
Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.
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.
Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting in positions that may include the following work experience:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Charge Nurse
RN Supervisor
Director of Nursing
Health Care Administrator
Board of Nursing
AND
Current MN RN License
A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Social Work, in the medical field or closely related area may substitute for experience as follows:
Doctorate degree: 24 months
Master's degree: 18 months
Bachelor's degree: 12 months
Associate degree: 6 months
Additional requirements to be assessed during the interview process:
Oral communications skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients and patients.
Critical thinking skills sufficient to collect and analyze information, identify areas of focus, and make decisions based on evidence gathered.
Listening skills sufficient to ascertain level of compliance in meeting resident/client needs.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, inform providers of deficiencies and other pertinent findings, and participate in legal proceedings.
Written communication skills sufficient to document concise, accurate and complete information and conclusions.
Computer skills sufficient to document findings and conclusions.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical and/or management experience in assisted living facilities and/or home care.
Experience conducting regulatory, licensing, and/or healthcare-related investigations.
Experience working with diverse backgrounds, religions, or gender identities.
Ability to speak multiple languages; bilingual.
Ability to apply nursing and health knowledge and clinical expertise to the review of providers.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
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.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
