Licensed Practical Nurse- Night Shift

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Forensics Night Nursing team. This position provides entry-level practical nursing care in a secure treatment environment serving individuals with mental illness who present a risk to public safety. You will work the night shift (10pm-8am) on a set rotation, delivering therapeutic and person-centered care under the direction of the charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, treatments, and other therapies following practitioner orders and treatment plans
• Assist clients in developing optimal independence in living or provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living as needed
• Complete assigned unit tasks
• Monitor, report, and appropriately document interactions with clients
• Collect and report data about physical and mental health needs of clients
• Respond appropriately to clients' physical and mental health needs
• Document interactions, plans, and client responses to interventions
• Assist the RN in planning and implementation of nursing care plans and multi-disciplinary plans of care
• Respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Maintain professional boundaries in a manner that creates a positive and caring environment and demonstrates an accepting attitude towards diversity

Clinical Setting

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

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing
• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse

Note: Future Practical Nurses who are within six 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

• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
• Previous experience with individuals with diverse backgrounds in a correctional or forensic setting
• Experience working with medical records

Additional Requirements

• Documentation of freedom from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment (DCT does not accept TB skin testing)
• Criminal background check and reference verification will be conducted prior to appointment

Schedule

• Night Shift: 10pm-8am
• Set rotation
• Full-time, unlimited position
• No telework
• No travel required

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $28.01 - $35.83 per hour; $58,484 - $74,813 annually
• Hiring bonus up to $2,500
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans including fertility care, diabetes care, and orthodontic coverage
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan providing income upon retirement (after at least 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Application Information

• Job ID: 97304
• Location: St. Peter
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026
• Open to all qualified job seekers
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Certain disabled veterans may be eligible for noncompetitive appointment if they meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%

For questions about this position, contact Macy Ollrich at macy.ollrich@state.mn.us or 651-431-6697. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.