Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

This position is anticipated to work 40 hours per week, rotating shifts, every other weekend, and some 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.

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 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).
  

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The
State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost
medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term
disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred
compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each
year.

The
Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings is a tranquil, cozy community about 25
minutes from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul twin cities. The beautiful, 128-acre
wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines,nature trails and biking paths
overlooking the Vermillion River. Hastings is a 179-bed domicilary facility
which focuses on high quality service to our Veterans in the areas of
rehabilitation and reintegration into the
community.

Important:  Must apply online at the State of MN, Job ID 14697 to be considered for this position.
Apply online by  August 7, 2017 at the State of Minnesota Careers website.


http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers