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Working Title: LPN

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay

• Division/Unit : Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift; day/evening 7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

• Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned

• 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-Silver Bay

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

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

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

This job posting will be used to one part-time vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. This position is a rotating shift; day/evening. The day shift is 7:00am-3:30pm, the evening shift is 3:00pm-11:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Deliver licensed practical Nursing care with in the LPN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, for 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse, in good standing

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a long term care environment

• Experience working with Veterans

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• 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 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.