Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Agency:
  Direct Care and Treatment (DCT)
• Work Shift /
  
  Hours:
  
  Night Shift, 10pm-8am
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Location:
  
  Willmar, MN
• Full/Part Time:
  Full‑Time
• Salary: $27.53 - $35.21 per hour; $57,482 - $73,518 per year
• Union: 204 – Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated for Connect 700 Program:
  Yes
• Hearing Eligibility:
  Must be eligible to work in the United States; DCT does not sponsor visas or participate in E‑Verify

• Provide short‑term, safe, quality, and supportive residential services to clients in the Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility.
• Administer medication under the supervision of the program’s nurse consultant.
• Actively participate in, and assist clients with, developing strategies and treatment recommendations for improving functional skills, self‑management of illness, behavior, and emotion.

• Meet the qualifications for section 245I.04, subdivision 14, Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be licensed as a Practical Nurse in Minnesota or be eligible for licensure.
• Future Practical Nurses within six (6) months of graduating and taking the NCLEX‑LPN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of the degree and passing of the NCLEX‑LPN.

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.

Resume must clearly describe experience in the areas listed above, including start and end month and year for each position.

Reference checks and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

All employees must provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) via a blood test prior to employment. TB skin testing is not accepted.

Click “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For assistance, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us. For additional application information, visit mn.gov/careers.

Kayla Evenson – kayla.evenson.us | 651‑431‑2071

Connect 700 Program applicants: email Kayla Evenson with Job #, Working Title, and a valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date.

ADA interview accommodations:
Office of Equal Opportunity .us or 651‑539‑7243.

• Paid vacation and sick leave; 12 paid holidays per year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care, diabetes care, and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Professional development, training, and opportunities for growth
• Resources for work/life support, including the Employee Assistance Program

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers dedicated to a diverse workforce and encouraging applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Direct Care and Treatment is a specialized behavioral health system serving individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more. Employees benefit from a sense of purpose, strong community connections, and support for professional growth.

Eligibility varies by employment type, agency, funding, union agreements, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.