Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Human Services Technician; HST​/Intermittent; PRN

Job Class:
Human Services Technician

• Job
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/22/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Luverne-Insuff Wk
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Days/6:45 am - 3:15 pm;
  Evenings/2:45 pm - 11:15 pm; and/or Nights/10:45 pm - 7:15 am
• Days of Work:
  Vary
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly
• Job Class Option:
  Certified Nursing Assistant
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents in a long-term nursing facility. Assist with activities of daily living, ensure safety and quality of care are provided, and help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect and values the individual.

An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule, based on the needs of the home. Intermittent employees must be available to work all shifts and some weekends. Shifts are Days/6:45 am - 3:15 PM;
Evenings/2:45 PM - 11:15 PM;
Nights/10:45 PM - 7:15 AM.

This position is not initially eligible for insurance benefits.

PLEASE SEE A MESSAGE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER, BRAD LINDSAY. SELECT LINK.

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry OR
• At the time of hire, enrolled in an approved Nursing Assistant training course, complete the course and competency test and become registered within four (4) months of hire OR
• At the time of hire, completion of Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or competency evaluation program approved by Minnesota but is not yet on the Registry. (Must provide fax back score report which indicates the individual passed both the skills and written portions of the test.) Become registered within four (4) months of hire.)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

• Experience working as a certified nursing assistant.
• Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Experience working in a long-term care environment.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) 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 finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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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 Sandra Kelm m.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%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted.

Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting r to Sandra Kelm m.us.

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