Licensed Practical Nurse - night shift

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/17/2026
• Closing Date: 07/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME
• Division/Unit: AMRTC / AMRTC NOC Staff
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Night Shift, 11pm-7:30am
• Days of Work: varies
• 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:
  Unit Hotel
• 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 Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is looking for a caring and friendly Licensed Practical Nurse to join our nursing team. As the Licensed Practical Nurse you will assist in providing nursing care, treatment, instruction, and short-term psychiatric care to patients in a hospital-level care setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Complete daily nursing cares including administering and monitoring medications and treatments
• Perform basic medical treatments per medical practitioner orders
• Provide health information to individual patients
• Observe patients and complete focused assessments
• Provide report to Registered Nurses so that assessments, interventions, and follow-up of patient’s well-being is completed and documented.
• Interact respectfully with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Complete assigned admission/discharge forms within policy timelines

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

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working in a mental health setting.

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.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota. DCT operates treatment programs, residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website…