Nurse Practitioner - Registered Nurse Advanced Practice / Part-time, Day Shift

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to residents at Minnesota Veterans Homes. This position offers a new hire bonus of up to $6,000 and a competitive hourly wage of $64.17 to $84.46.

You will provide primary care services to up to 72 Veterans and their spouses at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo, with additional responsibilities at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. As part of the multidisciplinary care team, you will perform regulatory visits, conduct in-person assessments for sub-acute issues, and coordinate resident care. You will work collaboratively with physicians and other nurse practitioners within the Minnesota Veterans Homes Medical Clinic Group Practice.

Clinical Setting

You will work across two Minnesota Veterans Homes facilities, providing care to a geriatric Veteran population in a skilled nursing environment. Medical care supervision is shared with physicians assigned to each facility.

Schedule and Travel

This is a part-time position working four days per week. Specific weekdays will be determined in coordination with physician providers. The standard work shift is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You will be required to travel between the two MVH facilities as needed. Travel to other MDVA facilities is required approximately 40% of the time.

On-Call Responsibilities

You will participate in an on-call rotation with after-hours and weekend telephone-only responsibilities. Currently, this rotation averages 13 weeks per year, with overtime pay provided as mandated by contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide and promote quality primary care to residents following all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Perform regulatory visits and in-person assessments for acute, complex, and changing medical, nursing, and behavioral management issues
• Provide leadership and assistance as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Participate in the designated on-call rotation
• Travel between MVH nursing homes as needed
• Collaborate with MVH facility and central administration leadership on special projects benefitting residents

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Minnesota with no restrictions and in good standing
• Current advanced certification in either Adult or Geriatric Medicine through the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANPCB (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board)
• Current Controlled Substance Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary (CPR) Certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Two years of clinical experience working with an adult population

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Veterans or a geriatric population
• Experience working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on finalists and must be passed prior to employment
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray is required prior to employment
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists
• Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly wage: $64.17 to $84.46

New hire bonus: Up to $6,000

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with coverage for fertility care (including IVF), diabetes care, and orthodontic care
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan providing income upon retirement after at least three years of service
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship support, grief and loss counseling, financial and legal resources, and daily living services

Employment Details

• Job ID: 97831
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework: Not eligible
• Employment Type: Part-time, unlimited
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit: 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Date Posted: October 19, 2026
• Closing Date: November 9, 2026
• Open to: All qualified job seekers

Special Programs

This position is designated in the Connect 700 Program for applicants with disabilities. Per Minnesota Statute 43A.111, priority consideration will be given to qualified disabled Veterans with a disability rating of at least 30% from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or inclusion on a U.S. armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30%. Official written documentation dated no more than one year prior to application, along with a DD214, must be submitted to be considered for priority.

For questions about this position, contact Lacey Konkel at lacey.konkel@state.mn.us or 952-378-5519.