Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

• Telework Eligible:
  No

• Job
• Location:
  
  Wadena
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/06/2026
• Closing Date: 02/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Brainerd AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Wadena RN
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift / 7:30am-4:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Days of Work:
  Varies and every other weekend; may include holidays
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes; less than 5% for off-site meetings and to transport clients according to their treatment plans
• 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: MSHS Wadena
• 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.

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position exists to provide short-term safe, quality, and supportive residential services to clients of the Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Wadena. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS Wadena focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client’s independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team.

• Perform tasks to improve functional skills of the client by providing short-term safe, quality, and supportive residential services.
• Administer medication under the supervision of the program’s nurse consultant.
• Actively participate and assist clients in providing strategies and treatment recommendations.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Meet the qualifications of the section 245I.04, subdivision 14, Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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.

• Direct care experience in a psychiatric medical 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.

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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