Veterans Affairs Rn Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Working Title: RN

Job Class: Registered Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 94390

• Location : Preston

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/22/2026

• Closing Date : 06/23/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston

• Division/Unit : Preston Veterans Home / Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Any Shift / Various work hours (see below)

• Days of Work : Varies, including weekends

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.89 - $59.03 / hourly PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

• 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.

As an RN for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Preston, you will deliver care within the RN scope of practice, as defined in the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with current federal, state and Veterans Administration regulations. Provide assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver quality resident-centered care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents.

An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule, based on the needs of the home. Intermittent employees must be available to work all shifts and some weekends. Shifts are Day shift 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Evening shift 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., and Night shift 10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. Current State of Minnesota employees will not be considered for concurrent appointments at this time due to overtime considerations and the irregular work schedule requirements of this position. This position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.- Note: If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.- Note: Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.

• 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.

• Effective communication sufficient to provide and follow instructions and teach skills to residents.

• Computer skills sufficient to complete electronic charting, specifically in PointClickCare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other senior healthcare environment.

• Experience working with Veteran population.

• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided by other staff, make or recommend changes, and provide mentoring.

• Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques sufficient to provide effective nursing care and the ability to make decisions within the scope of nursing responsibilities.

• Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.

• Experience with minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. 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 finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.