RN Unit Manager/MDS Nurse - Registered Nurse Supervisor

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title: RN Unit Manager / MDS Nurse
Job Class: Registered Nurse Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/23/2024
• Closing Date: 04/08/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MMA
• Division/Unit: Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / Varies
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, except for every 4th weekend and holiday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $38.74 - $57.65 / hourly; $80,889 - $120,373 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The new Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Bemidji is open and seeking to fill a Registered Nurse Supervisor position!

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the MVH-Bemidji! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

The position provides clinical supervisory oversight of technical nursing staff in the delivery of quality care to the residents of the home. Directs and implements the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process and care planning process, per federal guidelines, to meet the residents' physical and psychosocial needs. The position performs Officer of the Day (OD) duties as assigned, which may include a rotation of on-call support to the home amongst nursing leaders.

The responsibilities of the position includes:

• Supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants/Human Services Technicians to ensure employees effectively perform assigned job duties.
• Guiding and coordinating with staff on completing the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument per regulatory guidelines.
• Providing clinical guidance, oversight and support for the daily operations of the nursing unit.
• Providing guidance to the nursing department team regarding state and federal regulatory requirements.

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.

• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license without restrictions.
• Four years of experience as a RN*, including two years of RN experience in a long-term healthcare setting. (*Note: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of the RN experience requirement. A Master’s degree in nursing may substitute for 18 months of the RN experience requirement.)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes sufficient to obtain MDS/RAI certification within the probationary period.
• Human relations and leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct, guide, influence and supervise nursing department staff.
• Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with others and prepare and present information to various individuals and groups.
• Skills in clinical documentation and computer applications, including an electronic health record system such as PointClickCare, to document and ensure staff are documenting resident care in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising other nursing staff and performing supervisory responsibilities, such as hiring and employee performance management.
• Experience leading other nursing staff as a charge/lead nurse.
• Bachelor or advanced degree in nursing.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities and state survey.
• Experience facilitating a quality assurance/improvement project and knowledge in healthcare-related quality data measures.
• Leadership experience in a union environment.

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).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Peter Paquette at peter.paquette@state.mn.us or 218-553-1104.

If you were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee’s name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus!

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette at peter.paquette@state.mn.us.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Peter Paquette at peter.paquette@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.