Job Description

Working Title: Infection Preventionist/Nurse Educator

Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 90850

• Location : Luverne

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/16/2025

• Closing Date : 12/29/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Luverne Veterans Home / MVH-Luverne Direct Care

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday (days of the week may vary)

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.86 - $60.50 / hourly; PLUS $2.75 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

• Anticipated Start Date : 01/15/2026

• 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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Luverne! 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 position will assess, develop, implement, monitor and manage the Infection Prevention Control program and lead the education program at the MN Veterans Home-Luverne.

This is a part-time position primarily scheduled on the day shift. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing. If you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire.

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in a long-term health care setting with primary responsibility for assessing nursing and health needs

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing and state survey

• Knowledge of training and development practices and methods including needs assessment and instruction design

• Knowledge of learning theories and principals including adult learning theory

• Ability to conduct classroom training using video, audio and other types of equipment to develop and present training, and to use small group facilitation tools

• Advanced knowledge of skilled nursing sufficient to educate and provide direction to staff, residents and others on infection prevention and control.

• Advanced knowledge of skilled nursing with the ability to mentor and educate staff on how to provide effective resident centered nursing 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control sufficient to prevent transmission of epidemiologically important pathogens, prevent and control outbreaks, report communicable diseases, and follow-up on blood borne pathogen exposures

• Organization and recordkeeping skills sufficient to accurately report data and status information various state and federal reporting systems.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility

• Registered Nurse experience specialized in developing and implementing infection prevention and control strategies

• Registered Nurse experience in developing and implementing education program

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nursing or related degree program

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.

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