JOB SUMMARY

It pays to consider a rewarding career as the Director of Nursing for the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston! 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! Be part of a dedicated team who provides quality services to those who have served.
As the Director of Nursing (DON) for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Preston, you will provide key leadership and supervision in the delivery of clinical services by providing direction, guidance and supervision to staff who supervise and provide for the health needs of residents. The DON works closely with the Home Administrator to ensure clinical services meet regulatory requirements and agency standards of practice. The DON also works with the home’s Medical Director and community-based providers to ensure clinical support services/resources are available and present in the home as needed, such as primary care provider services, hospice services, specialty care, etc.

Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise employees and ensure they effectively perform assigned job duties.
• Plan, propose and submit budget requests and cost estimates to meet nursing department program needs and staffing standards.
• Supervise staff scheduling to ensure work schedules meet residents’ care needs, are fiscally responsible, and comply with collective bargaining agreements.
• Perform Officer of the Day (OD) duties as assigned, which may include a rotation of on-call support to the home among nursing leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing OR the ability to be licensed in Minnesota by the date of hire.
• A minimum of three years of experience supervising nursing staff who provide direct patient care in long-term care or other healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, home health, hospice or senior living setting. (NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of experience.)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or ability to be certified by the date of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively lead and supervise others and develop a work culture of open, accurate and timely communication.
• Human relations skills sufficient to effectively direct, guide, influence and supervise a nursing department staff.
• Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with others and prepare and present information to various individuals and groups.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Veterans and/or vulnerable adults.
• Bachelor’s or advance degree in Nursing.
• Leadership experience in a union environment.
• Experience developing nursing staffing plans using evidence-based strategies.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations related to skilled nursing facility care sufficient to lead a clinical team through survey processes.

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).

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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.

Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise employees and ensure they effectively perform assigned job duties.
• Plan, propose and submit budget requests and cost estimates to meet nursing department program needs and staffing standards.
• Supervise staff scheduling to ensure work schedules meet residents’ care needs, are fiscally responsible, and comply with collective bargaining agreements.
• Perform Officer of the Day (OD) duties as assigned, which may include a rotation of on-call support to the home among nursing leaders