Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 95858

Location: Carlton

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/03/2026

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

Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Carlton Nursing

Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift / 6:30am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm

Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly

Classified Status: Classified

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

Work Area: CARE Carlton

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.

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Carlton is seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and make a great difference in the lives of others. CARE Carlton is a women's only facility that specializes in providing inpatient treatment services to women with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our multidisciplinary team offers high-intensity inpatient services consisting of multimodal groups and individual counseling services. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team and make a great difference in the lives of others!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing unit nursing care; acts as charge of a shift as assigned.
• Participating as an active member of the treatment team in providing active treatment.
• Serving as a positive role model as a Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) team member

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

• Knowledge of or experience with the civil commitment process
• Experience working in a mental/behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of substance use disorders

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.