Blind Inc.

Working Title: Nurse Educator

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 80210

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/13/2024

• Closing Date : 10/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter Region MNA

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Nursing Administration

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $44.18 - $62.91 / hourly; $92,247 - $131,356 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Anticipated Start Date : (Required for MNA)

• 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000*!!!

This announcement will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time, benefit eligible positions

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of agency.

Forensics Services in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program, the Forensic Nursing Home, and Community Integrated Services. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment. Community Integrated Services provides oversight to individuals on Provisional Discharge throughout the State of Minnesota.

This position exists to provide leadership within the Forensic Services (FS) Nursing Department through coordination and delivery of nursing orientation and annual nursing skills fair, development, and validation of nurse’s competency, critically looking at all nursing practices and opportunities for improvement and serving as a role model for excellent nursing service delivery. The RN Educator will serve as a consultant and collaborate with other treatment disciplines and committees.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the orientation and competency evaluation of all Forensic Services nursing staff and the development of training and competencies for annual nursing skills fair.

Demonstrates proficiency and timeliness in the establishment and periodic review of pertinent Forensic nursing processes and procedures as outlined in the Forensic Service Nursing Service Delivery Plan.

Coordinate the orientation, training and clinical experience for all nursing students.

Create a work environment that ensures the highest level of safe quality nursing practice and the promotion of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License in the State of Minnesota

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Have at least three years of psychiatric nursing experience.

• Clinical risk experience in an acute care setting or healthcare system environment.

• Have at least two years of experience with relevant accreditation and survey processes; understand standards and state and federal rules and regulations as applicable to healthcare service delivery organizations.

• Advanced knowledge of principles for adult learners

• Knowledge of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and ability to prioritize patient’s needs, according to this model.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply infection control procedures and techniques, including universal precautions.

• Interviewing skills sufficient to contribute to development of interview process, participate as interview panel member and to document interview results.

• Demonstrate good leadership skills necessary in critical thinking, independent judgment, initiative, and autonomy.

• Advanced skills and abilities in assessment and implementation of nursing actions to effectively teach others regarding physical and mental health, illness prevention, and effect rehabilitation.

• Ability to develop and implement a nursing care plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.

• Masters in Nursing Education

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.