Nurse Investigator

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison seeks a Nurse Investigator to uncover fraudulent claims against taxpayer-funded health programs and protect vulnerable adults across Minnesota. You will use nursing skills to review records, identify patient-care concerns, and support prosecutions.

The role involves investigations, record analysis, and occasional preparation of warrants or legal documents, with responsibilities to testify in court when required.

Qualifications

• Active RN or APRN license in Minnesota or another state with Minnesota licensure within six months.
• Professionalism and high level of professional conduct.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (intermediate/advanced).
• Familiarity with legal procedures, rules of evidence, and investigative procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in research, writing, critical thinking, communication, and investigative interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into abuse, neglect, and fraud in public health programs.
• Review medical records and summarize patient care, conditions, and concerns.
• Identify patient-care issues in abuse, neglect, or exploitation cases; assess provider fraud.
• Write medical records summaries and, when needed, legal documents or warrants.
• Provide testimony in court proceedings about findings when required.

Skills

Research and writing

Critical thinking

Communication

Investigative interviewing

Professionalism

Education

RN or APRN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who May Apply:Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted:9/22/2026

Closing Date:10/5/2026

LA5 Salary Range: $27.30 - $40.71 / hourly; $57,002 - $85,002 / annually

LA6 Salary Range: $30.65 - $45.50 / hourly; $63,997 - $95,004 / annually

LA7 Salary Range: $35.92 - $57.95 / hourly; $75,000 - $120,999 / annually

Job Summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2026, has been recognized as a Top Workplace Minnesota six years in a row and Top Workplace USA five years in a row.

The Office is currently seeking a Nurse Investigator with the skills and drive to uncover, investigate, and stop fraudulent claims made to taxpayer-funded public health insurance programs. The Nurse Investigator will conduct investigations into the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults throughout Minnesota. This Investigator makes a difference in the lives of vulnerable people and contributes to the economic well-being of Minnesotans and our state.

Nurse Investigators conduct criminal investigations into health care providers suspected of defrauding the Minnesota Medicaid program and abusing, neglecting, or exploiting vulnerable adults. The Nurse investigator uses their nursing skills and familiarity with client care to review medical and other records obtained during investigations, summarize patient medical conditions, care provided or not provided to patients, and identity other patient-care concerns in patient abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation cases and, when necessary, provider fraud cases. Nurse investigators also complete medical records summary based on records review and analysis, and when necessary, provide opinions on quality of care provided. Nurse investigators will also, when necessary, write search warrants or other legal documents based on findings in analysis. Nurse investigators must testify in court proceedings, including jury trials, about their findings.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Minnesota, OR an active license in another state with the ability to obtain Minnesota licensure within six months of hire
• Ability to perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of professionalism
• Proven ability to show excellent judgement, character, and work ethicIntermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with legal procedures, rules of evidence, and/or investigative procedures
• Demonstrated skill in:

1. Research and writing
2. Critical thinking
3. Communication
4. Investigative Interviewing

To be considered at the Legal Assistant 6 level (LA6), candidates must have at least 5 years of directly related experience. To be considered at the Legal Assistant 7 level (LA7), candidates must have at least 10 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other relevant language for Minnesota
• Additional coursework, degrees, or experience in criminal justice, forensic nursing, legal nurse consulting, or auditing/accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Why Work For Us

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify; for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varybased 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. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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