RN - Registered Nurse / Part-Time, Evening Shift

About the role

As an RN for the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo, 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. You will provide assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver quality resident-centered care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents.

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Evening shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• At least 48 hours per 2-week pay period, with possible additional hours based on business needs
• Days vary, including weekends as assigned
• $2.75/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

Minimum qualifications

• 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 offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing NCLEX-RN)
• 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 sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents
• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare

Preferred 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

Pay

• $40.59 – $60.06 / hourly
• Plus $2.75/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Additional requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on top finalists; finalist must pass
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists, which may include a review of job performance documentation and contact with former employer(s)