Evaluation Specialist - Health Program Representative Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Job Details

Working Title: Evaluation Specialist
Job Class: Health Program Representative Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/07/2024.
• Date Posted: 05/01/2024
• Closing Date: 05/14/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Health Regulation / Federal Licensing & Certification
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 75% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• 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.

Job Summary

Use your health knowledge and expertise to be a part of a team that provides surveillance and guidance in the areas of recertification and complaint investigations of health care providers to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to the provision of nursing and health services.

Primary responsibilities for the Evaluation Specialist include:

• Evaluate health care providers and compile information to document conclusions
• Determine degree of regulation compliance and issue orders to correct deficiencies
• Perform periodic unannounced follow-up visits to health care providers to ascertain compliance with previously issued correction orders
• Periodically attend legal proceedings regarding identified deficiencies

This position will be based out of the Rochester district office location with 75% of work time spent on-site performing surveillance of facilities located in the Southeastern region of Minnesota. When not on-site, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.

Candidates must be available for overnight travel. The majority of work hours are between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Hours and days of work and the need for overnight travel are determined by inspection workload. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience working in a health care setting, nursing home or other Federally certified agency in one of the following positions:

• Nursing home administrator
• Hospital administrator
• Nutritionist
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Social worker
• Medical record librarian
• Nurse
• Intellectual Disabilities Professional as defined by federal guidelines
• Laboratory or medical technologist, bacteriologist, microbiologist, or chemist
• State of Minnesota health professional position in a care setting listed above

Applicants who meet the above qualifications will be further assessed during an interview on the following:

• Verbal and written communications skills to effectively interview survey participants and determine the level of compliance in meeting resident/client needs.
• Critical thinking skills sufficient to collect and analyze information, identify areas of focus, and make decisions based on evidence gathered.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures for the enforcement of federal and state regulations.
• Ability to use plain language and document concise, accurate and complete information for use by agency partners, internal staff and the public.
• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with external partners and within MDH.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field.
• Current professional health license.
• Experience conducting surveys of health care providers including nursing homes, home health aides, hospitals, surgical centers and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to nursing and health services and the ability to interpret these laws and regulations for implementation.
• Experience conducting internal quality assurance activities.
• Ability to identify and document immediate jeopardy and actual harm within federal regulatory requirements.

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 require travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

Completion of the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) after training provided by the Department of Health.

Application Details

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 Lisa Jacques at lisa.jacques@state.mn.us .

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 Lisa Jacques at lisa.jacques@state.mn.us .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

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
• 12 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)
• 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.