Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Bemidji has an opening for a talented Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, CBHHs are 16-bed inpatient psychiatric facilities for adults experiencing a serious mental health episode. The length of stay is usually less than 30 days, during which treatment focuses on stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatment, and instruction to patients in a hospital level of care setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Complete daily nursing cares including administering and monitoring medications and treatments to ensure medical responsibilities are accomplished.
• Develop therapeutic relationships and engage with patients while prioritizing safety and aiding patients in progressing with their treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Maintain and provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic work environment for treatment.

Minimum qualifications

To qualify, applicants must 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with adults in a treatment setting.
• Experience working in a secure facility.

Additional requirements

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 will be conducted 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly; $58,484 - $74,813 / annually. Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2500!

Schedule

Rotating Shift / 6:45am-5:15pm; 11:45am-10:15pm OR Night Shift / 9:30pm-7:30am. Days of work vary and include every other weekend and may include holidays.

Benefits

• 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).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: a voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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