Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Working Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Telework Eligible: No

Job : 95862

Location: Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 07/25/2026

Closing Date: 08/03/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Fergus Falls AFSCME

Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Fergus Falls Nursing

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Rotating Shift / 6:30am-5:00pm; 12:00pm-10:30pm

Days of Work: Varies; and may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly; $58,484 - $74,813 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

Work Area: CBHH Fergus Falls

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.

Applicants may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct nursing to patients in a Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH), acting under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This position will assist in managing unit nursing, participate as a member of the treatment team, and assist in providing short-term psychiatric care to patients in a hospital setting.

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Fergus Falls is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of dedicated individuals helping to make a difference in the lives of others. CBHH is a small, 16-bed, inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experience acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is typically less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

• 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.

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.

If you have questions about this position, contact Beau Krueger at beau.s.krueger.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity .us or call .

Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they:
1) meet service requirements and have a verified service‑connected disability rating of at least 30%;
2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and
3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: kaitlin.weckwerth.us.

DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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