Clinical Education Liaison - Nurse Specialist / Full-...

**Working Title: Clinical Education Liaison** **Job Class: Nurse Specialist** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID:** 92449 + **Location:** Various (This position will be working out of one of the eight Minnesota Veterans Homes, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, Minneapolis, Montevideo, Preston or Silver Bay, as agreed upon by the agency and incumbent.) + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimted + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers. + **Date Posted:** 03/03/2026 + **Closing Date:** 03/31/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veteran Affairs-MNA + **Division/Unit:** Department of Veteran Affairs / Veterans Health Care Admin + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - 25% (This position requires travel to each of the eight Minnesota Veteran's Homes to assist with survey readiness process, oversight and coordination of required clinical education plans and clinical contracts, and as needed to provide support and educational updates for the homes.) + **Salary Range:** $41.37 - $59.03 / hourly; $86,589 - $123,255 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 205-MN Nurses Association/MNA + **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. This job is responsible for creating and organizing hands-on clinical training programs in partnership with colleges and universities. The goal is to build a workplace culture that supports learning and student training, while also helping the agency attract and keep good employees and improve healthcare services. The person in this role will act as the main contact between MDVA and schools that currently use or want to use an MDVA healthcare campus to train healthcare students. They will coordinate both internal and external partnerships. The job also includes planning educational programs, developing or organizing curriculum, and providing leadership for education efforts at the Minnesota Veterans Homes. In addition, the person must retain qualifications to serve as a Program Director through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accredited Provider Program. 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. **Minimum Qualifications** + Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota, with no practice restrictions. + A graduate degree with either a bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing is required to obtain American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Program Director status. The ANCC Program Director status must be achieved on or before the end of the probationary period. + Four (4) years of experience as instructor in a post-secondary health care program, education program for nursing professionals or developing clinical curriculum. + Organizational and time management skills sufficient to manage multiple time sensitive projects. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience as a health educator in a hospital or long-term care facility. + Experience working with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. + Accredited Body Certification in Gerontology, Hospice and Palliative Care, Quality Improvement, Education, Nurse Executive or other related nursing/clinical field unique to senior healthcare services. + Experience working on an interdisciplinary healthcare team. + Clinical experience in a 24/7 long-term care operation. **Additional Requirements** + A 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. + Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check. + 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Created: 2026-04-02