Nurse Surveyor - Nursing Evaluator
Minnesota Department of Health, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Job Title
Nurse Surveyor / Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health
Location and Work Schedule
St. Paul, MN – Full‑time, Day Shift 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 75% travel required. Eligible for up to 50% telework depending on proximity to the work location.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct scheduled onsite surveys of state‑licensed assisted living facilities and home‑care providers.
Make onsite observations, conduct interviews, and write licensing correction orders based on survey findings.
Participate in administrative hearings and conduct follow‑up visits to ensure correction of licensing violations.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse without restriction.
Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting, including but not limited to:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Charge Nurse (at least two years as an RN charge nurse)
RN Supervisor
Director of Nursing
Health Care Administrator
Alternative qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, or a closely related medical field – substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas – substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.
Associate’s degree in one of the above areas – substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Additional Qualifications (Assessed During Interview)
Strong oral communication skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients, and patients.
Critical thinking skills to collect and analyze information, identify focus areas, and make evidence‑based decisions.
Listening skills sufficient to ascertain compliance with resident/client needs.
Interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships and informing providers of deficiencies.
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 and/or home care settings.
Experience conducting regulatory, licensing, or healthcare‑related investigations.
Experience working with diverse populations, including different religions or gender identities.
Ability to speak multiple languages; bilingual preferred.
Ability to apply nursing and health knowledge to the review of providers.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
No valid driver’s license required, but travel must be personally available.
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave.
12 paid holidays each year.
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care (IVF), diabetes care, and dental & orthodontic care for adults and children.
Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
Employer‑paid life insurance.
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. They are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Nurse Surveyor / Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health
Location and Work Schedule
St. Paul, MN – Full‑time, Day Shift 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 75% travel required. Eligible for up to 50% telework depending on proximity to the work location.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct scheduled onsite surveys of state‑licensed assisted living facilities and home‑care providers.
Make onsite observations, conduct interviews, and write licensing correction orders based on survey findings.
Participate in administrative hearings and conduct follow‑up visits to ensure correction of licensing violations.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse without restriction.
Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting, including but not limited to:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Charge Nurse (at least two years as an RN charge nurse)
RN Supervisor
Director of Nursing
Health Care Administrator
Alternative qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, or a closely related medical field – substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas – substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.
Associate’s degree in one of the above areas – substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Additional Qualifications (Assessed During Interview)
Strong oral communication skills sufficient to interview staff, residents, clients, and patients.
Critical thinking skills to collect and analyze information, identify focus areas, and make evidence‑based decisions.
Listening skills sufficient to ascertain compliance with resident/client needs.
Interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships and informing providers of deficiencies.
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 and/or home care settings.
Experience conducting regulatory, licensing, or healthcare‑related investigations.
Experience working with diverse populations, including different religions or gender identities.
Ability to speak multiple languages; bilingual preferred.
Ability to apply nursing and health knowledge to the review of providers.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
No valid driver’s license required, but travel must be personally available.
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave.
12 paid holidays each year.
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care (IVF), diabetes care, and dental & orthodontic care for adults and children.
Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
Employer‑paid life insurance.
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. They are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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