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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State of Minnesota • Wadena, MN • 2h ago

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 90432

Location : Wadena

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/22/2025

Closing Date : 12/01/2025

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

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Wadena RN

Work Shift/Work Hours : Night Shift / 10:00pm-8:00am

Days of Work : Varies and every other weekend; may include 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

Classified Status : Classified

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

Work Area : MSHS Wadena

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.

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

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position exists to provide short-term safe, quality, and supportive residential service s to clients of the Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Wadena. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS Wadena focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client's independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform tasks to improve functional skills of the client by providing short-term safe, quality, and supportive residential services.

Administer medication under the supervision of the program's nurse consultant.

Actively participate and assist clients in providing strategies and treatment recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must:

Meet the qualifications of the section 245I.04, subdivision 14, Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2)

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Possess or be eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct care experience in a psychiatric medical 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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