Working Title: Infection Prevention & Survey Readiness Nurse
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 94597
Location: Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 06/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs - MNA
Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Minneapolis Quality Management Supervisors
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.47 - $61.41/ hourly; $86,589 - $128,224 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
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 in Minneapolis! 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, free parking and more!
This position is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating regulatory and auditing compliance, facilitating survey readiness, and education needs throughout the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis.
This position will work in conjunction with and under the lead work direction of the Principal Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse through implementing and maintaining the Infection Prevention/Control Program for applicable regulatory requirements and participating in agency committee, projects, education and trainings.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.
Minimum Qualifications
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 minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse that includes 1 year experience as an Infection Prevention RN, or 1 year experience as a state/federal surveyor, or equivalent combination to equal 1 year experience in a health care setting with primary responsibility for assessing nursing and health needs.
Knowledge of state and federal standards in skilled nursing facility/long term care including certification, infection prevention, and the survey process.
Communications skill sufficient to develop and deliver training/education and explain complex terms and concepts to a diverse audience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment.
Experience as a State surveyor with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Experience with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement strategies.
Certification in Infection Prevention, QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement), Gerontology, or other related field such as Wound Certification, Nurse Executive Certification.
Experience in clinical care needs of the elderly, those at the end of life, and Veterans.
Experience delivering health care education.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nursing.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
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.
