RN - Registered Nurse / Night Shift

Part-time Registered Nurse position at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji, primarily on the night shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.). Schedule varies, including weekends as assigned, with at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period. Position is eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Minnesota Veterans Home-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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and Veteran Administration regulations.
• Perform assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care.
• Provide resident-centered care to meet physical and psychosocial needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
• Complete electronic charting using PointClickCare.

Requirements

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing. If not currently licensed in Minnesota, must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire. Future RNs within six months of graduating and taking the NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply; contingent job offers may be made.
• Current 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 skills to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
• Computer skills sufficient for electronic charting in PointClickCare.
• Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check, tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray), and employment reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other 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 in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

Pay

Salary range: $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 eligible.

Schedule

• Night shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
• Part-time, unlimited position with at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period.
• Schedule varies, including weekends as assigned.

Benefits

• Full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits (initially eligible).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each 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 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.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.