Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans' preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor. MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota. Job Details Working Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 82337
- Location: Preston
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Intermittent
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/10/2024
- Closing Date: 12/20/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
- Division/Unit: Preston Veterans Home / Nursing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Any shift / Various work hours (see below)
- Days of Work: Varies, including weekends as assigned
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $27.12 - $34.69 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- 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 As an LPN for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Preston, you willd elivercare within the LPN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, for cognitively and physically disabled residents. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the well-being, health, and safety of residents in a person-centered, long-term care environment. 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: Day shift 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Evening shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., and Night shift 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Current State of Minnesota employees will not be considered for concurrent appointments at this time due to overtime considerations and the irregular work schedule requirements of this position. This position isinitially not eligible for insurance benefits.