Fall greetings from the Minnesota Veterans Home - Bemidji. You are receiving this message because you subscribed to updates from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) regarding employment opportunities at this new Veterans Home. Thank you for your interest. Progress continues on this beautiful 72-bed facility at 920 Anne Street N.W., which is scheduled to open in summer of 2023.
Hiring process underway in Bemidji
The critical role of the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator will be the first position filled. Applications have been accepted and interviews will be conducted soon. “Our goal is to hire the Administrator first so that person can be involved in selecting other key leaders and staff,” explained Kari Bautch, New Homes Human Resources Director, MDVA.
The second crucial role to be filled is the Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor) position, which was announced for application on October 21, 2022. This position requires a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license; we are looking for an experienced, compassionate and skilled Director of Nursing to provide leadership in the delivery of clinical services at the Home.
Our next hiring phase in late fall/early winter will include the following roles, two Human Resources positions; a Building Maintenance Director, a Business Office Supervisor, an Associate Director of Nursing and a Medical Records/Health Information Technician. Look for these and other MDVA vacancy announcements on the Minnesota Careers website.
When will the majority of hiring take place? Hiring for most positions will begin in spring 2023 and continue through next summer as the Home approaches its anticipated opening date. In total, Bemidji is expected to fill approximately 165 full-time and part-time positions to be fully staffed. Positions will include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Recreation Therapists, Accounting/Finance, Housekeepers, Facility Maintenance, Skilled Trades and Dietary/Food Services.
Regardless of the role, MDVA will be hiring staff that share one common attribute: a passion for caring for seniors and Veterans. “This is a noble profession,” Bautch noted, “and our current Veterans Homes’ staff statewide often share that they are honored to serve those who have served our country.”
Stay connected about MDVA career opportunities through these options:
Register online for this Bemidji quarterly Careers newsletter
Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting Offers Bemidji Veterans Home Update
In September, Beltrami County Commissioners, Mayor Prince, County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) and a variety of long-time planners and advocates for Bemidji’s new Veterans Home met with MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke, Deputy Commissioner of Healthcare Douglas Hughes and other senior leaders for updates on the project.
Construction is on schedule and A&P Construction is meeting targeted milestones.
Potential Residents began submitting their application to live at the Bemidji Veterans Home on Sept. 15, 2022. To date, dozens of applications have been received. Move-ins are anticipated to occur in summer 2023. Questions about the application process? Email us at NewHomesAdmissions@state.mn.us or visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/FutureHomes.
Our next Bemidji Community Stakeholder Meeting is scheduled for January 2023.
Learn About Veterans Issues: PsychArmor Courses
If you’re interested in joining our team to serve those who have served, consider checking out PsychArmor. It’s a nonprofit organization providing Veteran-related education and training so you can understand the unique issues that sometimes impact military-connected individuals. There are more than 250 free, online, self-paced courses. To learn more, visit psycharmor.org.
Looking to do business with the Bemidji Veterans Home?
MDVA is focused on providing opportunities for Bemidji individuals and businesses to provide goods and services to our future Veterans Home. There’s a lot to learn about becoming a State of Minnesota vendor, such as registering online, creating a capabilities sheet, signing up to receive bid notices, becoming certified, and more. We want to make it as easy as possible for communities to work with us! Questions? Please visit the Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP).
Bemidji Construction Milestones
All of us at MDVA are excited to see visible progress being made after many years of advocacy, hard work and planning. Work is currently running on time, including:
Interior slabs on grade have been completed and geothermal system has been installed
Exterior paving has begun
You can watch the construction progress of the Minnesota State Veterans Home - Bemidji through the onsite camera.
Seasonal construction targets
Barring any unforeseen weather or supply chain challenges, we’ve set the following schedule for reaching significant milestones between now and when the facility opens.
Fall 2022/Winter 2023
Roof structures, exterior finishes, heating/cooling systems installed, windows to be placed. Interior finishes, flooring, and small household appliances installed and tested.
Spring 2023
Dietary/kitchen equipment, medical support equipment, furniture, landscaping/parking lot striping/walkways outdoor spaces completed.
Summer 2023
Commissioning, final walk throughs, and Residents accepted. Grand opening celebration.
