Working Title: Maternal Health Nurse Specialist - Nurse Specialist
Job Class: Nurse Specialist
Agency: Health Department
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Job ID : 96891
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Location : St. Paul
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Telework Eligible : Yes
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Full/Part Time : Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
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Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously.
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Date Posted : 09/15/2026
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Closing Date : 09/28/2026
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Hiring Agency : Health Department
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Division/Unit : Child and Family Health Division / Women's Health Unit
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Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Days of Work : Monday - Friday
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Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
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Salary Range: $42.20 - $60.06 / hourly; $88,113 - $125,405 / annually
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Job Class Option : Maternal Child Health
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Classified Status : Classified
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Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
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Anticipated Start Date : October 21, 2026
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FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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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 Maternal Health Nurse Specialist provides specialized nursing and clinical expertise to support Minnesota's maternal health work, with a primary work portfolio focused currently on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. The position serves as the lead clinical abstractor for the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, provides clinical leadership and quality assurance for maternal mortality case review, and supports the development of statewide approaches to severe maternal morbidity.
The position applies advanced nursing, clinical, and public health knowledge to interpret maternal mortality and morbidity findings, support development of evidence-informed recommendations, and translate findings into opportunities for clinical practice improvement, quality improvement, and prevention. The position works collaboratively with epidemiologists, planners, health care providers and systems, community partners, and other maternal health initiatives to improve maternal health outcomes in Minnesota.
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
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Minnesota.
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Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting related to maternal and child health, perinatal, obstetrics, and/or postpartum care in positions that include one of the following:
Experience must include the following:
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Experience providing clinical consultation, training, or technical assistance to health care or public health professionals.
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Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities and multidisciplinary partners.
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Experience writing reports, one-pagers, and additional documents.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience conducting medical record abstraction, clinical case review, quality review, or similar work involving interpretation of complex clinical information.
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Experience working in public health or population health.
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Experience or knowledge related to maternal mortality review, severe maternal morbidity, or maternal health quality improvement.
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Experience interpreting and presenting maternal health data and implications to multidisciplinary audiences.
Additional Requirements
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This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel across Greater Minnesota, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
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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.
