LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse/ Part-Time Rotating Shifts

Working Title: LPN

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 97028

• Location : Hastings

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/17/2026

• Closing Date : 10/01/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Hastings Veterans Home / MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift (Days 6:00am-2:30pm, Evenings 2:00pm-10:30pm; Nights10pm-6:30am)

• Days of Work : Varied days of the week including weekends and holidays

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!

Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our great Minnesota Veterans!

This position is designated as part-time. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for health care benefits.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides licensed nursing care to Residents at the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) and administers medications and treatments to Residents as ordered by the Residents practitioner under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Primary functions include delivery of Resident centered care; delivery of skilled procedures within the LPN scope of practice as defined in the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, in accordance with current Federal, State and Veterans Administration regulations.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse with no restrictions, and in good standing

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or ability to be certified by date of hire

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

• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and keep clear and accurate notes and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Veterans

• Training in or experience with chemical dependency, mental health, and co-occurring disorders

• Effective interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality

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. 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 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.