Working Title: Practice Improvement Specialist - Registered Nurse Senior
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 93903
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes / Remote
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
Date Posted : 06/03/2026
Closing Date : 06/23/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Systems / Health Policy / Health Care Homes
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 24 hours per week between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $41.47 - $61.41 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
Anticipated Start Date : 07/29/26
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.
Are you a nurse leader passionate about transforming primary care and improving patient outcomes? The Practice Improvement Specialist role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare innovation by partnering with clinics, care teams, and healthcare leaders to advance patient-centered care. As a clinical expert, you will guide primary care practices through meaningful transformation-helping them implement evidence-based strategies, strengthen care coordination, and achieve Health Care Home (HCH) certification.
In this role, you won't just evaluate care-you'll help shape it. You'll collaborate directly with clinicians and healthcare teams, lead certification site visits, provide hands-on coaching, and use data to drive improvements in quality, cost, and patient experience. Your work will have a direct impact on how care is delivered across diverse communities, supporting better health outcomes and more effective, equitable healthcare systems.
Primary responsibilities include:
Provide clinical consultation, coaching, and training to primary care teams on evidence-based, patient-centered care models
Lead certification and recertification site visits, including planning, evaluation, and follow-up with clinics
Assess clinic performance against HCH standards and deliver actionable recommendations for care improvement
Analyze clinical data and prepare reports
Drive practice transformation by supporting quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and population health strategies
This position will support and serve assigned primary care organizations located in the southern part of the State of Minnesota. Applicants must live within this region which excludes the metro and stretches from the southern part of west central Minnesota in Traverse County, south to Rock County, East to Houston County, and North to Chisago County. Infrequent travel to St. Paul is also required.
This position is a remote worker position which is defined as an employee who, as a condition of their appointment, has their home or alternative location as the assigned work location, works permanently from that location, and does not have an agency permanent/principal work location. Currently the MDA does not allow remote work locations outside of the State of Minnesota. For more information refer to HR/LR Policy #1447 Remote Worker Policy: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf\
MDH relies heavily on grant funding, in addition to state appropriated dollars. As an agency, we continually monitor funding levels and navigate some degree of uncertainty related to grant cycles and the impact of the grant funding on program priorities.
This position is currently funded and approved to be filled. While the position is funded at this time, future funding is dependent on the continuation of our funding sources. The Minnesota Department of Health works proactively to sustain programs and maintain our workforce, to avoid reductions in force to the very best of our ability. In the event of a loss of funding resulting in a necessary workforce reduction, that process is governed by our collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Registered Nurse's license in Minnesota, without restriction.
Two (2) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a primary care or community health setting.
A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field may count towards professional experience as follows:
Associates = 6 months.
Bachelors = 12 months.
Masters = 18 months.
PhD = 24 months.
Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:
Experience applying clinical knowledge to support care delivery improvements or patient care management
Experience with quality improvement methods (e.g., PDSA cycles, performance measurement, or process improvement)
Experience analyzing clinical or healthcare data and using findings to inform decisions or recommendations
Experience providing training, education, or technical assistance to healthcare staff or teams
Applicants must live within Southern Minnesota, which excludes the metro and stretches from the southern part of west central Minnesota in Traverse County, south to Rock County, East to Houston County, and North to Chisago County.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Health Care Home (HCH), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), or similar care models
Experience conducting site visits, audits, or formal evaluations of healthcare programs or clinics
Experience in practice facilitation, coaching, or healthcare transformation initiatives
Knowledge of population health strategies, chronic disease management, and preventive care models
Experience working with healthcare certification, accreditation, or regulatory standards
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This employment does not require a valid 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.
