Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

　　Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/20/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/02/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo-Insuff Wk

　　Division/Unit : Montevideo Veterans Home / Nursing

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Any Shift / Varies

　　Days of Work : Varies

　　Travel Required : No

　　Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Range: $25.95 - $33.20/hour PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.

　　Registered Nurse Salary Range: $32.92 - $48.78/hour PLUS $1.75/hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt-LPN or Exempt-RN

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

　　The new Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Montevideo is seeking an intermittent nurse to join our team. This vacancy is being announced as either a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Only one position will be filled based on the selected finalist‘s qualifications.

　　An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule, based on the needs of the home. Intermittent employees must be available to work all shifts and some weekends. Shifts are: Day shift 6:00am-2:30pm, Evening shift 2:00pm-10:30pm, and Night shift 10pm-630am. Current State of Minnesota employees will not be considered for concurrent appointments at this time due to overtime considerations and the irregular work schedule requirements of this position.

　　As a LPN or RN at the MVH-Montevideo, you will deliver nursing care within the LPN or RN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, for cognitively and physically disabled residents. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the well-being, health, and safety of residents in a person-centered, long-term care environment.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Licensed Practical Nurse

　　To qualify for LPN, applicants must have the following:

　　Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse with no restrictions

　　Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

　　Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

　　Registered Nurse

　　To qualify for RN, applicants must have the following:

　　Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license with no restrictions

　　Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

　　Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care for residents

　　Skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships

　　Effective communication skills sufficient to provide and follow instructions

　　Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email

　　Ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities

　　Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring

　　Ability to teach self-help skills to residents

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment

　　Experience working with Veterans

　　Geriatric care experience

　　Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments

　　Additional Requirements

　　A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

　　A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

　　Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant‘s former employer(s)

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.