Working Title : Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Class: Registered Nurse (RN)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
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Job ID: 95643
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Location: Hastings
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Telework Eligible : No
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Full/Part Time : Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
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Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
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Date Posted: 07/18/2026
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Closing Date: 07/27/2026
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Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings Domiciliary/MNA
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Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home- Hastings Nursing
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Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating shifts (Day: 6:00am-2:30pm; Evening 2:00pm-10:30pm; Night 10:00pm-6:30am)
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Days of Work: Varied days of the week including weekends and holidays
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Travel Required : No
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Salary Range: $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly; $84,751 - $125,405 / annually Plus $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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Classified Status: Classified
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Bargaining Unit/Union: 205-MNA Nurses Association/MNA
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Anticipated Start Date: 08/12/2026
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FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
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Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $6,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!
The Registered Nurse (RN) serves Minnesota Veteran Homes' Residents by delivering skilled nursing within the RN scope of practice as defined in the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, in accordance with current Federal, State and Veteran Administration regulations. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN will provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to sufficiently deliver quality resident centered care. This process provides the guidelines to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the Resident(s).
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
Minimum Qualifications
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Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
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If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.
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Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or ability to be certified by date of hire.
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Effective communication sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
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Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.
Preferred Qualifications
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Training in or experience with chemical dependency, mental health, and co-occurring disorders
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Experience with Veteran population
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
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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.
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A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) Screening or Chest X-Ray is required prior to employment.
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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).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
