Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Class: Registered Nurse Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/13/2024
• Closing Date: 01/31/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Minneapolis-MMA
• Division/Unit: Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls 21 & Mpls 22 Nurse Supv A
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $36.72 - $54.64 / hourly; $76,671 - $114,088 / annually
• Job Class Option: Skilled Care Nursing
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis has an opening fortwo (2) full-time Registered Nurse Supervisor. This position assists the Nursing Management team by providing clinical expertise and supervisory guidance to the Nursing Department to ensure quality care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse License.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in a skilled nursing facility AND either 1) one year of experience leading professional-level nursing staff (i.e. charge nurse, lead nurse, or officer of the day); OR 2) six (6) months of experience supervising professional-level nursing staff.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities and state survey.
• Excellent communication skills sufficient to convey information in formal, informal, group, and one-on-one capacities.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and direct employees and to develop quality patient care plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and implement federal and state regulations and MDVA policies and procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or ability to obtain certification within the probation period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in a skilled nursing facility.
• Three (3) years of experience leading and or supervising professional-level nursing staff.
• Experience with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement processes.
• Experience using a clinical software documentation systems.
• Experience with behavioral management.

Additional Requirements

This position also requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this 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).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Xiong Lee at xiong.lee@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Xiong Lee at xiong.lee@state.mn.us

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based 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. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.