RN - Registered Nurse​/Evening Shift

Job Information

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/06/2026
• Closing Date: 02/19/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MNA
• Division/Unit:
  Bemidji Veterans Home / 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: $39.30 – $58.16 per hour, plus $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 – MN Nurses Association/MNA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Professional
• Designated for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

As a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji, you will deliver care within the RN scope of practice, as defined in the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and 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 and will include at least 64 hours per 2‑week pay period. Additional work hours may be required based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

• Deliver patient care in accordance with the RN scope of practice and regulations.
• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Document care electronically using Point Click Care .
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing. If not currently licensed, must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire. Future RN candidates within six months of graduating may apply.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, or ability to obtain certification by date of hire.
• Effective communication skills sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting 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 in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s). A finalist must pass the background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x‑ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists, including review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employers.

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the job information line at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
If you were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs or State of Minnesota employee, provide the employee’s name in the Referral Source section. The referrer may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus.

Peter Paquette – peter.paquette.us | 218‑553‑1104
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, email job #, working title, and proof of eligibility certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette.

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