RN - Registered Nurse​/Night Shift

Job Details

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Full/Part Time:
  Part‑Time
• Work Shift /
  
  Hours:
  
  10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (Night Shift)
• Days of Work:
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Eligibility:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Salary Range: $39.89 – $59.03 per hour + $2.75 hour shift differential (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.)

As a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Minnesota Veterans Home – Bemidji, you will deliver care within the RN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, and in accordance with federal, state, and Veteran Administration regulations. You will provide assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver quality resident‑centered care that meets the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents.

The position is part‑time, primarily on the night shift, with a schedule that requires at least 64 hours per 2‑week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing. (If you are not currently licensed, you must be able to obtain licensure by the date of hire. Candidates within six (6) months of graduating and taking the 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 the 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 in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalists 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 all finalists, including review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant’s former employer(s).

• 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

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligible for some positions)

• 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 addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily…