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: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Class: Human Services Technician (HST)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 94849
- Location: Bemidji
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Part-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 06/13/2026
- Closing Date: 08/13/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Work shift and work hours will depend on the vacancy being filled. See Job Summary below for more information.
- Days of Work: Varies, including weekends as assigned
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.59 - $28.94 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
- Job Class Option: Certified Nursing Assistant
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- 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 Bemidji! Y ou may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500 if you are hired in a part-time position that is covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!
This job posting will be used to fill multiple current and future part-time HST-CNA vacancies at the MVH-Bemidji. Vacancies may be on the Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), Evening Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM), or Night Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM), and the work schedule will include weekends as assigned.
The targeted start dates for these positions are in July/August 2026.
The MVH-Bemidji is seeking to fill additional Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions to admit more residents to our home. As an HST-CNA for the MVH-Bemidji, you will provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents in a long-term nursing facility. Assist with activities of daily living, ensure safety and quality of care are provided, and help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.
Eligibility for health and dental insurance benefits depends on the position being filled and the minimum number of work hours scheduled each pay period.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link