**Working Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)** **Job Class: Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID:** 91973 + **Location:** Minneapolis + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-time + **Regular/Temporary:** Regular + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 02/05/2026 + **Closing Date:** 02/11/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis + **Division/Unit:** Mpls Assistant DON Bldg 21 Supv + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required:** No + **Salary Range:** $47.61 - $70.52 / hourly; $99,410 - $147,246 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + 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 Minneapolis! Earn a** **competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off,** **free parking** **and more!** Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is seeking to fill an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position. This role will provide leadership, supervision, direction and clinical oversight to the nursing department and report to the Director of Nursing (DON). This leadership role will collaborate with clinical partners, staff, and other leaders to ensure the overall management of nursing aligns with Agency's mission, values, and goals. This role will focus on resident care and delivery of clinical services; serve as on-call Advisor and/or Administrative Officer of the Day and provide back-up, as needed; and serve as acting DON when warranted. This posting will be used to fill a **FULL-TIME** and primarily **DAY shift** vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Homes (MVH) - Minneapolis. The work schedule will include at least **80 hours per 2-week pay period** and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. **_The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth._** **_The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._** **Minimum Qualifications** To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. + Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, with no restrictions (if you are not currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, you must be able to obtain licensure by date of hire). + Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary (CPR) Certification. + Three years of supervisory experience in a licensed skill care nursing facility, hospital, or other comparable care facility providing nursing direction for 3 or more professional staff. + Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively lead and supervise, and develop a work culture of open, accurate and timely communication. + Human relations skills sufficient to effectively direct, guide, influence and supervise a department of nursing staff. + Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with others, and to prepare and present information to various individuals and groups. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or advance degree in Nursing. + Experience working with Veterans and/or vulnerable adults in a senior care setting. + Leadership experience in a union environment. + Experience developing and managing nursing staffing plans using evidence-based strategies focused on quality of care and budget management. + Three (3) or more years of nursing leadership or management experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting (e.g. DON, ADON, Nurse Manager). + Experience and working knowledge of CMS regulations, MDS, care planning, quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) and Infection Control programs in senior care setting. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: + Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). 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.