Working Title: Rapid Response Evaluator (Investigator)
Job Class: Nursing Evaluator
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 92262
Location : Various
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 : 02/18/2026
Closing Date : 02/24/2026
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Regulation
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 : 03/25/2026
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 a mission-driven team in the State Rapid Response (Office of Health Facility Complaints) Unit of the Health Regulation Division, where you will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!
The purpose of this position is to protect vulnerable individuals receiving care in facilities licensed and/or certified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through investigating allegations of compliance violations and/or of maltreatment. Critical to this role is the ability to apply nursing and health related knowledge to evaluate data obtained, interviews conducted, and observations completed during an investigation. The person hired for the position will also be responsible for documentation of the investigations and statements of deficiencies as it relates to compliance and maltreatment.
Working as a Rapid Response Evaluator within the team, you will:
Evaluate provider's compliance with state and federal rules and laws and 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 findings/position are properly presented, clarified and supported.
Positions will be based out of the one of the following MDH District Office locations and based on selected candidates: Bemidji, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud or St. Paul.
The hours of work are generally between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday and the need for early morning, evening and weekend work hours are determined by the investigation workload.
When not traveling or onsite at facilities, the remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.
Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill two (2) Rapid Response Evaluator positions.
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 professional experience in a health care setting in positions that may include the following work experience:
Registered Nuse (RN)
Charge Nurse (must include at least two years working as an RN Charge Nurse)
RN Supervisor
Director of Nursing
Health Care Administrator
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:
Thorough knowledge of applicable standards of practice, rules and regulations.
Ability to simultaneously handle several investigations across different license @types with different regulatory requirements.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate investigation files.
Ability to communicate concepts, ideas and information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective excellent working relationships.
Computer skills sufficient to document findings and write reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical and/or management experience in assisted living facilities and/or home care.
Previous experience conducting regulatory, licensing, and/or healthcare-related investigations.
Experience working with diverse backgrounds, religions, or gender identities.
Ability to speak multiple languages; bilingual.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This employment does not require a driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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.
