📍 Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
💼 Type: Fulltime
🏠 Work: On-site
💰 Salary: USD 39 - 58 (hourly)
📝 Description: **Job Details**
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**Working Title: Registered Nurse**
**Agency:** **Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs**
* **Job ID:** 88075
* **Location:** Minneapolis
* **Telework Eligible**: No
* **Full/Part Time**: Full\\-time
* **Regular/Temporary:** Regular
* **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers
* **Date Posted:** 08/06/2025
* **Closing Date:** 08/12/2025
* **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Minnesota Dept ofVeterans Affairs / Vets Home\\-Minneapolis\\-MNA
* **Division/Unit:** Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls 21\\-2 Nurse Staff
* **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Evening Shift / 2:30 pm \\- 11:00 pm
* **Days** **OFF****:** Week 1: Thursday, Tuesday / Week 2: Saturday, Sunday
* **Travel Required**: No
* **Salary Range:** $39\\.30 \\- $58\\.16 / hourly; $82,058 \\- $121,438 / annually *(PLUS eligibility for evening shift pay)*
* **Classified Status:** Classified
* Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities**:** 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.
**Job Summary**
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**It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! 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,** **free parking** **and more!**
This position provides professional registered nurse services in a long\\-term care, skilled nursing care facility. This position will assess the needs of the residents, suggest appropriate nursing interventions, implement orders and routines, and deliver skilled nursing care. This position may also coordinate, delegate, and review work of other nursing staff members.
This posting will be used to fill a **FULL\\-TIME** and primarily **EVENING shift** vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Homes (MVH) \\- Minneapolis. The work schedule will include at least **80 hours per 2\\-week pay period** and may include additional work hours, based on business needs.
\\*\\* The position is initially eligible for the **FULL** employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.
\\*\\* The position is initially eligible for shift differential pay of $2\\.75 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
***The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.***
***The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53\\-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.***
**Qualifications**
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**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.
* Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
+ If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.
+ *Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6\\) months of graduating and taking their National Council Licensure Examination* (*NCLEX\\-RN) are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX\\-RN.*
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or ability to be certified by date of hire.
* Effective communication sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
* Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long term care or other senior healthcare environment.
* Experience working with Veteran population.
* Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make, or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
* Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care and the ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities.
* Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
* Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.
**Additional Requirements**
* This position requires successful completion of the following:
* Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). 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**
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### **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.
### **Contact**
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.
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%.0fficial written documentation of this disability dated no more than one\\-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please E\\-mail the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Xiong Lee at Xiong.Lee@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
#### **Benefits**
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
#### **Support to help you reach your career goals:**
* 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)
#### **Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:**
* 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
**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.
**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 job information line at 651\\-259\\-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
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