LPN Shift Work- full/part time!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Telework Eligible: No
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Fergus Falls AFSCME
Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Nursing 2
Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift / 6:30am-5:00pm; 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: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly
Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. 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 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; 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.
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.
Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
Experience working in a hospital setting.
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.
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