Working Title: Nurse Educator - Registered Nurse Senior (RN Sr.)
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 94795
Location : Silver Bay
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/11/2026
Closing Date : 06/17/2026
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 : Day Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.47 - $61.41 / hourly; $86,589 - $128,224 / annually / PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 Silver Bay! 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!
This announcement will be used to fill one (1) current part-time Registered Nurse Senior vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. This position is designated as part-time and day shift. The day shift is 7:00am to 3:30pm.
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 lead the education program at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, which includes facilitating new employee orientation, providing ongoing continuing education for staff, and overseeing clinical education programs that support recruitment, retention, and broader healthcare initiatives. It is instrumental in ensuring that the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay delivers effective orientation and in-service continuing education programs for all staff.
Additionally, this position will support the nursing department by assisting in resident care-assessing needs, implementing care plans and routines, and promoting the social and emotional well-being of residents.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing or the ability to be licensed in Minnesotaby the date of hire.
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care or other healthcare environment such as a hospital, clinic,home health, hospice, or other senior living setting.
Advanced knowledge of skilled nursing with the ability to mentor and educate staff on how to provide effective resident centerednursing care, follow policies and procedures and which decisions can be made within each scope of nursing and certification.
Knowledge of adult learning, training methods, and measurement of learning or understanding including needs assessment,instructional design, and evaluation of successful learning.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Associationor the American Red Cross or ability to be certified by date of hire.
Computer skills sufficient to compete electronic charting, preferably in PointClickCare
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing resident care, developing care plans, and coordinating care as well as educating staff and residents
Experience using technology, equipment, devices, and/or other facilitation tools related to nursing education/training
Three or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care or other senior healthcare environment
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nursing or related degree program
Experience leading or supervising nursing staff
Strong interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to provide effective nursing education to individual employees and groups in classroom, one-on-one, and online training by using technology, equipment, devices, and other facilitation tools
Able to describe how competency is measured following an educational event and the system currently used to archive this information
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
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.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance.
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.
