Nurse, Licensed Practical - Mental Health Center presso Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

Be a part of the mission to strengthen our communities by improving their health. The Hennepin County Mental Health Center is looking for a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to support Hennepin County residents to achieve their health goals and recovery through access to low-barrier and high-quality health interventions provided at two Minneapolis clinic locations.
 
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. 

Location and hours:

This position is located at the Mental Health Center at 2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 and the Behavioral Health Center, 1800 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Work hours vary depending on location and start as early as 8 a.m. and end as late as 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Some occasional evening availability may be required.  New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. 
 

• Provide practical nursing care to patients and their families.
• Collect and validate physical and psychosocial data, including vital signs.
• Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patient care needs.
• Contribute to the development of patient care, teaching and discharge plans.
• Observe and monitor patients.
• Report deviations from normal, response to treatment, and changes in behavior.
• Communicate with members of the health care team.
• Administer prescribed medications, including the management of medication refills.
• Administer prescribed treatments, such as basic wound care.
• Assist in physical examinations.
• Assist physician in performing treatments as needed, including the management of IV therapy.
• Assist patients in activities of daily living.
• Assist in emergencies, such as cardiac arrest.
• Provide teaching to meet needs and families of patients according to teaching plan.
• Review written discharge instructions with patients and families.
• Document on appropriate forms and complete discharge forms.
• Perform care coordination, including set up appointments and transportation to medical facilities and appointments outside of Hennepin County.
• Monitor performance of Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, and Health Care Aise as assigned.
• Work as the nurse in charge when assigned by a supervisor under general supervision.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• Completion of an approved program in practical nursing and successful completion of the State of Minnesota's (or equivalent) nursing exam.
• Possession of a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) authorized by the State of Minnesota.

• One year or more experience providing professional nursing in behavioral health or integrated care setting. 
  
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience:
  • Administering medications via intramuscular route.
  • Working with laboratory management, point-of-care testing, or phlebotomy.
  • Using electronic health records to schedule and register clients and document client data/care.
  • Working with:
    • Underserved populations.
    • Adults experiencing homelessness and mental illness or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
    • Or in a primary care clinic, home care, or performing care coordination duties.
• Knowledge of:
  • Mental health diagnosis and medications
  • Knowledge of The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) 10 x 10 Wellness Campaign