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Working Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 77656

• Location : Hastings

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/17/2024

• Closing Date : 06/26/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies; Rotating shifts: Day 6:00am-2:30pm, Evening 2:00pm-10:30pm, Night 10:00pm-6:30am

• Days of Work : Varied days of the week with rotating shifts (Day/Evening/Night) including weekends and holidays

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.95 - $33.20 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME

• Work Area : Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - Nursing

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our great Minnesota Veterans!

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500 if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement! !

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

This position is designated as part-time. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

This position will deliver licensed practical nursing (LPN) care 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.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse with no restrictions

• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) )

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in or experience with chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders.

• Experience working with Veterans

• Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background checkA 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.