Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans' preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.
MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Officer of the Day (OD)
Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 95988
- Location: Preston
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Part-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 08/01/2026
- Closing Date: 08/14/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
- Division/Unit: Preston Veterans Home / Nursing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift / 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Varies, including every other weekend
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48 / 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
- 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.
Job Summary
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Preston! 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!
As an RN Senior - Evening Officer of the Day (OD), you will provide clinical assistance and oversight to the nursing staff in the delivery of quality care to the residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Preston. You will assist in completing clinical assessments required by our regulatory agencies, demonstrate best practice clinical standards, and provide guidelines to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents. Provide direction to the nursing staff in the delivery of quality care and ensure scheduling and operational needs of the home are met. You will work as a member of the nursing department leadership team, provide guidance and direction regarding the delivery of clinical services, be a resource for nursing staff, and the person in-charge in the building when other leaders are not present.
This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift.
The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.
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