Nursing Evaluator

Working Title: Nursing Evaluator
Job Class: Nursing Evaluator
Agency: Ombudsman for Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/19/2024
• Closing Date: 04/09/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (OMHDD)
• Division/Unit: Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities / Medical Review Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, less than 5%
• Salary Range: $32.92 - $48.78 / hourly, 68,737 - 101,853/ annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
• Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2024
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This posting will be used to fill 2 positions: one position is full time, and the other position is part time at approximately 24 hours per week. Please indicate in your application materials which position you are interested in.

The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a qualified nursing professional to review and evaluate the circumstances surrounding deaths of clients receiving services or treatment for mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, or emotional disturbance from any facility or program required to be licensed, certified, or registered by the commissioner of human services, health, or education. The Nursing Evaluator (working title Medical Review Nurse) assists the Medical Review Coordinator and the Ombudsman in meeting the quality assurance function of the Agency by monitoring, evaluating, and helping to develop proposed recommendations to improve identified programmatic and systemic issues. The Medical Review Nurse also consults with staff and others regarding clinical or medical concerns about the treatment, programs, care, and services for clients. Overall, the position supports strengthening the health, safety, wellbeing, and independence of all clients, while protecting and preserving client rights. This position also supports the Agency in implementing statewide recommendations affecting the state's complex, highly visible, and challenging systems serving Minnesotans with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and emotional disturbances.

This position may have the option of teleworking or working remotely, based on the business needs of the Agency and, where necessary and appropriate, at supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree completion from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse.
• Three years of nursing experience in a licensed facility or program providing services for mental health, developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance, or substance use disorder, or in a function such as licensing or quality assurance.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed at the interview:

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and best practice involving client care and support.
• Understanding of assessment and analysis of client data, application of nursing theory, range of nursing techniques, and medical/nursing actions that affect client outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five years of nursing experience in a licensed facility or program providing services for mental health, developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance, or substance use disorder, or in a function such as licensing or quality assurance.
• Nursing experience with more than one of the Agency’s client categories and the services that they receive.
• Experience with quality assurance monitoring, clinical/medical reviews, surveys, and/or program evaluation.
• Forensic nursing experience.

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to a background check and reference check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Matthew Leo at matthew.leo@state.mn.us or 651-201-2393.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Matthew Leo at matthew.leo@state.mn.us.

About the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities promotes the highest attainable standards for treatment, competence, efficiency, and justice for persons receiving services for mental illness (MI), developmental disabilities (DD), substance use disorder (SUD), and emotional disturbance (ED). These include services that are licensed, certified, or registered by the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Education as well as local school districts and county social service agencies.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.