RN - Registered Nurse / Part-Time, Rotating Day & Evening Shifts

Registered Nurse

Job Class: Registered Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID: 96646

Location: Silver Bay

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay - MNA

Division/Unit: Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care

Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Day & Evening Shifts / 7:00am to 3:30pm & 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Days of Work: Varies; weekends as assigned

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly / PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

Anticipated Start Date: 10/07/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 in Silver Bay! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $6,000 if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the MNA collective bargaining agreement!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

This posting will be used to fill a part-time Registered Nurse vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Silver Bay. This position is rotating day and evening shifts. The day shift is 7:00am to 3:30pm, and evening shift is 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

This position will provide care for residents by assessing needs, assisting and encouraging their social and emotional well-being, and implementing orders and routines. Report and interpret observations and resident behaviors. Communicate nursing and health care concerns to supervisor. Maintain resident charts and records. Coordinate the activities of the nursing unit to maintain consistency in resident care delivery and unit functions. Follow health and safety rules to ensure security.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
• If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effective communication sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.
• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other senior healthcare environment.
• Experience working with Veteran population.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care and the ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

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).

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.