Working Title : Director of Nursing
Job Class: Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 90348
Location: Hastings
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 11/22/2025
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary
Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary Nursing
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work: Monday through Friday with a weekend rotation
Travel Required : Yes, 20%
Salary Range: $47.61 - $70.52 / hourly; $99,409 - $147,245 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 Middle Management Association / MMA
FLSA: Exempt - Executive
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.
Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our Great Minnesota Veterans!
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!
As the Director of Nursing (DON) for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings, 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, mental health and chemical dependency 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.
Commute independently between the Minnesota Veterans Home Domiciliary Program in Hastings and Minneapolis
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.
To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross or ability to be certified by the date of hire.
Three years of experience supervising nursing staff who provide direct patient care in long-term care or other post-acute healthcare environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively lead and supervise others and develop a work culture of open, accurate and timely communication.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with others and prepare and present information to various individuals and groups.
Valid driver's license or the ability to commute independently between the Minnesota Veterans Home Domiciliary Program in Hastings and Minneapolis, to statewide meetings and other business-related travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Veterans and/or vulnerable adults
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nursing
Leadership experience in a union environment
Experience managing employees in varied work locations
Demonstrated success in survey performance
Experience developing nursing staffing plans using evidence-based strategies
Additional Requirements
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 references checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the former employer(s).
Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check.
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.
