Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Work Days:

Work Vary:

No ,

Shift:

First (Day),

Hours Per Week:

40,

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Regular Salary Offered:

Unspecified

Benefits:

Unspecified.

Physical Required:

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Drug Testing Required:

Unspecified

Education Required:

Experience Required:

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Job Description:

• Working Title:

  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Job Class:

  Licensed Practical Nurse

• Agency:

  Direct Care and Treatment
• This posting was previously announced on 02/26/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.
• + •Job ID•: 90853 + •Location•: Bemidji + •Telework Eligible•: No + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time and Part-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 04/28/2026 + •Closing Date•: 05/18/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Ah Gwah Ching AFSCME + •Division/Unit•: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Bemidji Nursing 2 + •Work Shift/Work Hours•: Rotating / 6:45am-5:15pm; 11:45am-10:15pm; Night Shift / 9:30pm-7:30am; Evening Shift / 11:45am-10:15pm + •Days of Work•: Varies and every other weekend or two weekends on/two weekends off; may include holidays + •Travel Required•: No + •

Salary Range:

• $27.53
• $35.21 / hourly; $57,482
• $73,518 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 204
• Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME +
• Work Area
• : CBHH Bemidji +
• 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.
• Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2500!
• This posting may be used to fill multiple part-time or full-time, rotating, evening and night shift vacancies
• The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Bemidji has an opening for a talented Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team.

Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHH) are 16-bed inpatient psychiatric facilities for adults experiencing a serious mental health episode. The length of stay is usually less than 30 days, during which treatment focuses on stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes. As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide nursing care, treatment, and instruction to patients in a hospital level of care setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Complete daily nursing cares including administering and monitoring medications and treatments to ensure medical responsibilities are accomplished. Develop therapeutic relationships and engage with patients while prioritizing safety and aiding patients in progressing with their treatment plan goals and objectives Maintain and provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic work environment for treatment.

• Minimum Qualifications
• To qualify, applicants must: + Possess or be 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 with adults in a treatment setting. + Experience working in a secure facility.
• 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. Job 83 of 277