Licensed Practical Nurse- Night Shift

• Telework Eligible:
  No

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  St Peter / Forensics Night Nursing C
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Night Shift (10pm-8am)
• Days of Work:
  Set Rotation
• 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:
  St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

The LPN performs entry level practical nurse duties while providing quality therapeutic and person-centered care to people with mental and physical health issues. Under the direction of the charge nurse, work is done according to established rules and procedures. Entry level practical nursing work may include but is not limited to:

• Administering medications, treatments, and other therapies following the practitioner’s orders and treatment plan for the client.
• Assisting the client in developing optimal independence in living or assisting with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Completing assigned unit tasks.
• Monitoring, reporting and appropriately documenting interactions with client.
• Collecting and reporting data about physical and mental health needs of the client. Responding appropriately to client’s physical and mental health needs. Documenting interactions, plans and client responses to interventions offered. Assisting the RN in planning and implementation of the nursing plan of care and/or multi-disciplinary plans of care.
• Responding immediately and appropriately to emergency situations to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Maintaining professional boundaries in a manner that creates a positive and caring environment and an accepting attitude towards diversity in people.

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing
• Current 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.

• 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.
• Previous experience with individuals with diverse backgrounds in a correctional/forensic setting;
  Experience working with medical records

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