Job Class: Registered Nurse

　　Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/29/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston

　　Division/Unit : Preston Veterans Home / Nursing

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift / 2:00PM - 10:30PM

　　Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned

　　Travel Required : No

　　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

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　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.

　　It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $6,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

　　As a RN for the MVH-Preston, you will deliver care within the RN scope of practice, as defined in the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with current federal, state and Veteran Administration regulations. Provide assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver quality resident-centered care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents.

　　The position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　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 in a skilled nursing facility

　　Long-term care experience

　　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.