Job Information
State of Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) (Intermittent/PRN) in Bemidji, Minnesota
Working Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Class: Registered Nurse (RN)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 76842
Location : Bemidji
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Intermittent
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/17/2024
Closing Date : 06/07/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-Insuff Wk
Division/Unit : Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing
Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies
Days of Work : Varies
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.61 - $55.66 / hourly PLUS $1.75/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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 new Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Bemidji is open! We are seeking an intermittent Registered Nurse to join our growing nursing team.
This posting will be used to fill one intermittent RN position at the MVH-Bemidji. 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 at this time due to overtime considerations and the irregular work schedule requirements of this position.
As a RN for the MVH-Bemidji, 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care for residents
Skill 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.