**Working Title: Nursing Practice Specialist** **Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior** **Agency: Nursing Board** + **Job ID** : 88573 + **Location** : Mendota Heights + **Telework Eligible** : Yes/hybrid, based on the business needs + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 08/29/2025 + **Closing Date** : 09/15/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Nursing Board / Nursing Board-MNA + **Division/Unit** : Compliance & Practice + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $40.86 - $60.50 / hourly; $85,315 - $126,324 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Nursing Board Practices + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA + **Anticipated Start Date** :10/08/2025 + **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 Minnesota Board of Nursing exists to protect the public's health and safety through regulation of nursing, education, licensure and practice. The Board conducts business through five major service areas: credentialing, education, discipline/complaint resolution, nursing practice and data. The Nursing Practice Specialist manages a complex case load of complaints alleging violations of the Nursing Practice Act and makes recommendations to the Board of Nursing for resolution and final disposition. The Specialist analyzes laws, rules, regulations, practice standards and data to provide information to consumers, nurses, and employers on nursing regulation and nursing practice standards related to competent, safe, and effective nursing care in compliance with legally defined scope of practice. **Minimum Qualifications** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. + Associate degree in Nursing + Current Minnesota RN license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to hire + Five years of experience in nursing practice within the last 10 years **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Nursing + Experience in nursing regulation, public policy, quality assurance, risk management, compliance or nursing education + Knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act, the Patients' Bill of Rights, the Vulnerable Adults Reporting Act, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and related laws + Skill in effective public and human relations + Ability to communicate effectively (written and orally) + Accuracy, preciseness, and attention to detail + Ability to plan, prioritize and solve problems using creativity in the resolution process **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of pre-employment reference and background checks. 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.