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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State of Minnesota • Alexandria, MN • 1d ago

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 89917

Location : Alexandria

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 10/29/2025

Closing Date : 11/12/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Fergus Falls AFSCME

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Nursing

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / 6:30am-5:00pm; 12:00pm-10:30pm OR Night Shift / 9:30pm-7:30am

Days of Work : Varies; may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required : Yes; less than 5% for off-site meetings and to transport clients according to their treatment plans

Salary Range: $27.53 - $35.21 / hourly ; $57,483 - $73,518 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area : CBHH Alexandria

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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 posting may be used to fill multiple full-time or part-time, rotating or night shift vacancies

Licensed Practical Nurses may be eligible for a hiring incentive up to $2,500 *

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria has an opening for a talented Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. Operated by Direct Care and Treatment, the CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility that provides rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse you will perform nursing duties in caring for adults with acute to chronic and severe mental illness, including keeping clinical charts and reports on the emotional and physical status of patients. Facilitate the admission of patients to the unit; take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings; administer and record prescribed medication. Promote and participate in rehabilitation activities and encourage patient personal hygiene. Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment and comply with all safety and health standards, laws, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse

**Future Practical Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-LPN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-LPN.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience working in a hospital setting.

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 - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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.

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