What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Senior, (QAPI RN) / Full-Time, Day Shift position at Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)?
Working Title : Clinical Coordinator/QAPI RN
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
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.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Hastings! 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!
The Clinical Coordinator/Registered Nurse Senior is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and provide oversight of the care given by RNs, and LPNs. This position provides leadership and expertise regarding the delivery of the clinical services in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized service/care plans to meet the needs of Resident Veterans. This includes ensuring service/care plans are current and reflective of nursing interventions that address goals and needs of clients, completion of nursing assessments of clients seeking admission, readmission, or continued stay to determine criteria is met for needs being met at board and care level. The Clinical Coordinator serves as lead for nursing department and provides guidance to nurses.
The duties of the Clinical Coordinator include utilizing advanced nursing skills to assess, promote and educate nursing staff in the nursing programs defined to give quality care to the residents including implementation of and monitoring of quality metrics, standards of care, policy and regulatory compliance. Leading and implementing measures to maintain and improve quality data measurements and goals, and when issues are identified, lead and work with the quality assurance team on quality improvement activities.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk 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 were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee’s name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus!
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us or 612-210-3567.
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 Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will giv.e priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 95918
- Location: Hastings
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/30/2026
- Closing Date: 08/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary / MNA
- Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Nursing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift,8:00 am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes, 10%
- Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48 / hourly; $88,113 - $130,458 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Uni/Union: 205 - MN Nurses Association / MNA
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
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.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Hastings! 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!
The Clinical Coordinator/Registered Nurse Senior is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and provide oversight of the care given by RNs, and LPNs. This position provides leadership and expertise regarding the delivery of the clinical services in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized service/care plans to meet the needs of Resident Veterans. This includes ensuring service/care plans are current and reflective of nursing interventions that address goals and needs of clients, completion of nursing assessments of clients seeking admission, readmission, or continued stay to determine criteria is met for needs being met at board and care level. The Clinical Coordinator serves as lead for nursing department and provides guidance to nurses.
The duties of the Clinical Coordinator include utilizing advanced nursing skills to assess, promote and educate nursing staff in the nursing programs defined to give quality care to the residents including implementation of and monitoring of quality metrics, standards of care, policy and regulatory compliance. Leading and implementing measures to maintain and improve quality data measurements and goals, and when issues are identified, lead and work with the quality assurance team on quality improvement activities.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, in good standing
- Two years (2) of experience as a Registered Nurse working in mental health, chemical dependency, long term care and/or Board and Care facilities with primary responsibilities being nursing assessment and coordinating healthcare needs
- Experience with documentation and writing reports
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Valid Driver's License or the ability to travel between Hastings and Minneapolis
- Experience in quality improvement projects or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Experience in RN Case Management
- Experience with development and implementation of care assessments, summaries, and care plans, including quarterly reviews
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Experience in implementing process improvement activities, tracking success, monitoring results, and reporting back to the interdisciplinary team
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- 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 all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
- Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk 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 were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee’s name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus!
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us or 612-210-3567.
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 Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will giv.e priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Sarah Nietfeld at sarah.nietfeld@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.
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
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
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- 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
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Salary : $88,113 - $130,458