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Working Title: LPN OR RN

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID** : 89602

+ **Location** : Preston

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 10/18/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/31/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston

+ **Division/Unit** : Preston Veterans Home / Nursing

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Evening Shift / 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Varies, including every other weekend

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Range:** $27.53 - $35.21 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am

+ **Registered Nurse Salary Range:** $39.30 - $58.16 / hourly PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME OR 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt or Exempt - Professional

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Preston! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500 if hired as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a new hire bonus of $6,000 if hired as a Registered Nurse (RN)! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

This vacancy is being announced at both the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) levels. Only one position will be filled, and the job classification level of the position will be determined based on the selected finalist's qualifications.

As an LPN or RN at the MVH-Preston, you will deliver nursing care within the LPN or RN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the well-being, health and safety of residents in a person-centered, long-term care environment.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. **The work schedule will include at least 32 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours** , based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution toward health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

_Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

Licensed Practical Nurse

To qualify for further consideration as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you must have the following qualifications:

+ Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.

+ 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.

+ Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and keep clear and accurate notes and documentation.

Registered Nurse

To qualify for further consideration as a Registered Nurse, you must have the following qualifications:

+ Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.-If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.-Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of 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 Veterans.

+ Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.

Additional preferred qualifications for Registered Nurse applicants are:

+ 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

+ Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments

Additional Requirements

+ A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.