Location: Montevideo,MN, USA
**Working Title: Registered Nurse (RN)**
**Job Class: Registered Nurse**
**Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs**
+ **Job ID** : 82475
+ **Location** : Montevideo
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 12/11/2024
+ **Closing Date** : 12/24/2024
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
+ **Division/Unit** : Montevideo Veterans Home / Nursing
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Varies
+ **Days of Work** : Varies
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $39.30 - $58.16 / hourly PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all 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** : Exempt - Professional
+ 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.
**The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) - Montevideo is seeking an intermittent (PRN) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing nursing team!**
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 6:00am-2:30pm, Evening shift 2:00pm-10:30pm, and Night shift 10:00pm-6:30am. 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 is initially not eligible for insurance benefits.
As a RN for the MVH-Montevideo, 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.
**Minimum Qualifications**
_Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._
+ Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license with no restrictions
+ Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care for residents
+ Skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
+ Effective communication skills sufficient to provide and follow instructions
+ Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email
+ Ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities
+ Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes and provide mentoring
+ Ability to teach self-help skills to residents
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience in a skilled nursing facility
+ Long-term care experience
+ Geriatric care experience
+ Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments
**Additional Requirements**
+ 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).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-###-#### or email ...@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.