RN - Registered Nurse / Evening Shift

About the role

The Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to 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. The position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work within the established work schedule, which includes at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs.
• Have experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other senior healthcare environment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, or ability to be certified by date of hire.
• Effective communication sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other senior healthcare environment.
• Experience working with a Veteran population.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care and the ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits.
• A retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Pay

• $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am.

Schedule

• Evening shift.
• Work schedule includes at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs.

Additional Information

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link for more details.