RN - Registered Nurse​/Part Time, Evening Shift

RN - Registered Nurse / Part Time, Evening Shift

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 Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji offers a rewarding career with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve Veterans.

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji, MN
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening Shift – 2:00pm to 10:30pm
• Salary: $39.30 to $58.16 per hour plus $2.75 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am
• Job Class:
  Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse for the Minnesota Veterans Home–Bemidji, 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.

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse in good standing, no restrictions. If currently not licensed, must obtain licensure by date of hire. Future RNs within six months of graduating and taking the NCLEX‑RN are encouraged.
• 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 Point Click Care .

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long‑term care, or other senior healthcare environment.
• Experience working with a 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 for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

• May be subject to a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check for finalists. Must pass the DHS background check.
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x‑ray required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists.

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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.

For questions about this position, contact Peter Paquette uette.us or 218‑553‑1104. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette uette.us.

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 after working at least three years; employer paid life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance;

tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental and dependent care; resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative…