Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria has an opening for a talented Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. Operated by Direct Care and Treatment, the CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility that provides rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in caring for adults with acute to chronic and severe mental illness, including keeping clinical charts and reports on the emotional and physical status of patients.
• Facilitate the admission of patients to the unit.
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings.
• Administer and record prescribed medication.
• Promote and participate in rehabilitation activities and encourage patient personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment and comply with all safety and health standards, laws, regulations, and policies.

Minimum qualifications

• 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 in a hospital setting.

Additional requirements

• Reference and background checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
• Provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. Direct Care & Treatment does not accept TB skin testing.

Pay

$28.01 - $35.83 / hourly

Schedule

Rotating Shift / 6:30am-5:00pm; 12:00pm-10:30pm. Days of work vary; may include weekends and 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
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support addressing mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Location

Alexandria

Travel

Less than 5% for off-site meetings and to transport clients according to their treatment plans

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