Working Title: Child and Adolescent Health Consultant - Public Health Nursing Advisor Senior
Job Class: Public Health Nursing Advisor Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 96072
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously.
Date Posted : 08/08/2026
Closing Date : 08/28/2026
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : Child and Family Health Division/ Child and Adolescent Health Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $42.20 - $60.06 / hourly; $88,113 - $125,405 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
Anticipated Start Date : September 15, 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.
The Child and Adolescent Health Consultant serves as the Minnesota Department of Health's statewide child and adolescent health nursing consultant for Child and Teen Checkups. The position provides administrative guidance, consultation, professional education, standards development, technical assistance, and systems leadership to local and tribal public health agencies, health systems, and providers across Minnesota. The primary work is statewide public health nursing consultation and systems improvement.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead statewide professional education and workforce development activities related to child and adolescent preventative health and Child and Teen Check-ups (C&TC) services to ensure high-quality health care for youth supported by Medical Assistance.
Lead statewide implementation and quality improvement initiatives for the C&TC Comprehensive professional education program by providing training, consultation, and technical assistance to local and Tribal public health nurses throughout Minnesota.
Provide statewide public health nursing consultation, administrative guidance, and systems leadership to support implementation of child and adolescent preventive care in alignment with statewide C&TC standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain statewide C&TC resources, standards, guidance and practice recommendations consistent with national professional standards and federal EPSDT requirements.
Maintain professional proficiency and public health knowledge base in child and adolescent health and preventive care.
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 further than 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience in a clinical setting managing and/or providing preventative care for children and youth. Experience must include three (3) of the following:
Experience in public health nursing practice, consultation, and systems improvement.
Experience providing education to adult learners, involvement in workforce development and providing technical assistance.
Experience in leading health equity initiatives to improve access and outcomes for children, adolescents, and families.
Experience providing statewide consultation and administrative guidance to local and tribal public health agencies, health care providers, health systems, and/or community partners.
Experience in project management and/or training facilitation.
AND
Current licensure as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) certified by a national nurse certification organization acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing
AND
Current registration as a Registered Public Health Nurse (PHN).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with child and adolescent public health programs and services.
Experience working with local and Tribal public health agencies.
Experience with standards development, policy implementation, and systems change initiatives.
Knowledge of Minnesota public health and health care delivery systems.
Experience developing and delivering professional education for multidisciplinary audiences.
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 occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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.
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.
