Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 37,925 - 48,505; Part time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Community Behavioral Health Hospital in Rochester. This part-time position involves caring for adults with severe mental illness and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Candidates should be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Practical Nurse in Minnesota. The role offers rewards, including potential hiring incentives of up to $2500. Apply now to be part of the impactful work done at State of Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for license in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties for adults with acute to chronic mental illness.
• Facilitate patient admissions and monitor vital signs.
• Promote patient rehabilitation activities.

Job description

Working Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 91433

Location: Rochester

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

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

Division/Unit: MHSTATS / CBHH Rochester Nursing Group 1

Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift, 6:45am-5:15pm & 11:45am-10:15p

Days of Work: varies

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $27.53 - $35.21 / hourly

Classified Status: Classified

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

Work Area: CBHH Rochester Nursing

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 hiring incentives of up to $2500!

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

Job Duties

• 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

• Must possess or be eligible for license 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 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 - The Department of Human Services 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.

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 [e-mail]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.