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.
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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 Details
Job Class: Registered Nurse (RN)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 04/10/2024
Closing Date: 04/29/2024
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: Yes
This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add information to your application/resume.
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.
Job Summary
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) 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.
Qualifications
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).
Application Details
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 Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us or 507-923-8170. 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!
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 Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us.
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give 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 Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.
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.