LPN - Intermittent (On-Call)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; Hastings (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide as-needed nursing care at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings. The role requires a valid MN LPN license and encompasses working with cognitively and physically disabled residents, including veterans.

This intermittent position offers shifts that may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the health and safety of the residents.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse, in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Experience with electronic charting and basic computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide LPN care for cognitively and physically disabled residents.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote resident well-being.
• Adapt shifts to include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Computer experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits. MDVA has two major divisions each headed by a Deputy Commissioner who reports to the MDVA Commissioner.

The Veteran’s Healthcare Division operates five (5) Veterans Homes located throughout the State and is responsible to provide quality care services for Veterans and qualified spouses. The Homes offer a wide continuum of care, including domiciliary, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia/Alzheimer, and an Adult Day Care program. Each Home is managed by a licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

The MDVA operates on a biennial budget cycle which consists of State general funds, Federal Funds, miscellaneous revenues and donations. The Healthcare Division’s biennial budget is $193 million; it employs about 1300 staff working throughout the State.

This position is located at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings.

Job Description

This is an intermittent (as needed) position. There are no set hours and/or work days. Shifts may vary between days, evenings, and overnights and include weekends and holidays.

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, chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the well‑being, health, and safety of residents in a person centered, room and care environment.

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.
• Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in or experience with chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with Veterans.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality.

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.
• 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).