Licensed Practical Nurse

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver care within the LPN scope of practice at our Long Term Care facility. This position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the health and safety of residents in a compassionate care environment. The successful candidate will possess a Minnesota nursing license and effective communication skills, contributing to a mission of service to veterans.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Low cost medical and dental insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays each year

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Tax-deferred compensation

Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse, in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and write legible notes.
• Experience working in a long term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LPN care for cognitively and physically disabled residents.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote the well-being, health and safety of residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota

Job description

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis recognizes the great courage of the individuals who fought for our freedom. Our facility has been providing care to Veterans since 1887. Our beautiful and historic campus is located on 51 wooded acres overlooking the Mississippi River. We provide skilled care, boarding care and adult day care services for veterans. Free parking is available and we're easily accessible by bus, car or Light Rail Transit.

For a virtual tour and information about the agency you can visit:

http://mn.gov/mdva/homes/minneapolis/virtualtour.jsp

Job Description

Join our staff in serving those who have served in a place of opportunity and growth!
Our Long Term Care facility has been providing care to Veterans since 1887. Our beautiful and historic campus is located on 51 wooded acres overlooking the Mississippi River. We provide skilled care, boarding care, adult day care and transitional housing for veterans. Free parking is available and we are easily accessible by bus or Light Rail Transit (LRT).
For a virtual tour and information about the agency, visit: http://mn.gov/mdva/homes/minneapolis/virtualtour.jsp
Check out our awesome benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Low cost medical and dental insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Tax-deferred compensation

Licensed Practical Nurse: Deliver licensed practical nursing (LPN) care within the LPN scope of practice, as defined by the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, for cognitively and physically disabled residents. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the well-being, health and safety of residents in a person centered, long term care environment. The night hours for this position are 10:30pm-7:00am.
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse, in good standing. Ability to communicate effectively, follow oral and written instructions and write legible notes.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a long term care environment.
Physical Requirements: Perform a variety of movements throughout the day such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.
Additional Requirements: This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• Finalists will be required to pass a job-related pre-employment physical.
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Qualifications

Minimum
Qualifications:

Licensed in Minnesota as a
Practical Nurse, in good standing.

Ability to communicate
effectively, follow oral and written instructions and write legible
notes.

Preferred
Qualifications:

Experience working in a long
term care environment.

Physical
Requirements:

Perform a variety of movements
throughout the day such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting,
stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, pushing and
pulling.

Additional
Requirements:

This position requires
successful completion of the following:

- A Minnesota Department of
Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for
this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
- Finalists will
be required to pass a job-related pre-employment physical.
- A Tuberculosis
(Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
-
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may
include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with
the applicant's former employer(s).

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

In order to be considered for this position, pleasesubmit your resume and apply online at the State of Minnesota careers website: http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/. Job ID #8525.