Working Title: Registered Nurse Senior / Officer of the Day (OD)

Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 78769

• Location : Preston

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/24/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Preston Veterans Home / MVH-Preston Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift / 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned.

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.86 - $60.50 hourly / Plus $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

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 an RN Senior- Evening Officer of the Day (OD) you will provide clinical assistance and oversight to the nursing staff in the delivery of quality care to the residents of the MN Veterans Home by ensuring continuous operations. In this position you will serve the MN Veterans Home by assisting in the completion of the clinical assessments required by our regulatory agencies and demonstrating best practice clinical standard and provide the guidelines to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents. The RN Senior- Evening OD will provide direction to the nursing staff in the delivery of quality care and ensure that all scheduling and operational needs of the home are met. You will work as a member of the nursing department leadership team and provide guidance and direction regarding the delivery of clinical services be a resource for nursing staff as well as the person in charge in the building when leadership is not available.

This position is designed as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for partial 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

• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility with primary responsibility for coordinating and assessing plan of care

• Experience with clinical documentation and writing investigative reports

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing and state survey

• Effective communication skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using technology, equipment, devices, and/or other facilitation tools related to nursing education/training

• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility with primary responsibility for coordinating and assessing plan of care

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nursing or related degree program

• Experience leading or supervising nursing staff

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.