RN - Registered Nurse / 12-Hour Evening-Night Shift

Location: Bemidji, MN – on-site (no telework).

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji, you will deliver skilled nursing 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. You will provide assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver quality resident-centered care that meets the physical and psychosocial needs of veterans. The work schedule includes at least 72 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution toward health and dental insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for veterans in a long-term care setting.
• Deliver resident-centered care in compliance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and VA regulations.
• Perform electronic charting in PointClickCare.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
• Work varied shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse license (or ability to obtain by date of hire). Future RNs within six months of graduating and taking the NCLEX-RN may apply; contingent offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (or ability to obtain by date of hire).
• Effective communication skills to provide and follow instructions and teach residents.
• Computer skills sufficient for electronic charting in PointClickCare.
• Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check, tuberculosis screening (Mantoux or chest x-ray), and employment reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or senior healthcare environment.
• Experience working with a veteran population.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques to provide effective care and make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Experience with Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.

Pay

$40.59 – $60.06 per hour, plus a $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. New hire bonus of $6,000 may be available.

Schedule

• Part-time, unlimited (permanent) position.
• Evening-night shifts: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
• Days of work vary, including weekends as assigned.

Benefits

• Full employer contribution toward health and dental insurance (initially).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care (including IVF) and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).