Licensed Practical Nurse - No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays and Recently Increased Hourly Wages!

Lakeland Mental Health Center

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Posted Oct 16

License: LPN license MN LPN License (Preferred)MN LPN License
Term: Permanent

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Tired of nights, weekends, and holidays? LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, Detroit Lakes, MN, is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide support to designated medical staff in the clinical management of their caseloads in an outpatient clinic setting. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8-5. Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing and MN LPN licensure required.

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred but not required. Enjoy RECENTLY INCREASED HOURLY WAGES plus excellent benefit package including health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k, flex benefits, performance-based incentives, license reimbursement, continuing education $$, and much more. LMHC promotes a great work/life balance and offers flexible scheduling, including early out on Fridays in the summer months!

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Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.38 - $31.04 per hour

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401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

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MN LPN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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In Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakes, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $954/mo
Household income: $62,958/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Detroit Lakes, MN

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Detroit Lakes spans distinct enclaves, from walkable central blocks near downtown and Washington Avenue to the suburban character of Detroit Lakes South, which is defined largely by mid-sized three-bedroom single-family homes. Waterfront living clusters tightly around the shorelines of Detroit Lake as well as nearby Big and Little Floyd lakes, representing the community's premier residential setting. In-town neighborhoods place residents within minutes of medical facilities and local schools, while rural-residential parcels spread outward into Becker County lake country.

Residential living in Detroit Lakes spans distinct enclaves, from walkable central blocks near downtown and Washington Avenue to the suburban character of Detroit Lakes South, which is defined largely by mid-sized three-bedroom single-family homes. Waterfront living clusters tightly around the shorelines of Detroit Lake as well as nearby Big and Little Floyd lakes, representing the community's premier residential setting.

In-town neighborhoods place residents within minutes of medical facilities and local schools, while rural-residential parcels spread outward into Becker County lake country.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: neighborhoodscout.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: upnorthrealtygroup.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Detroit Lakes is exceptionally straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with typical in-town commutes averaging just over ten minutes. U.S. Highway 10 cuts directly through the community as the primary arterial, linking local commercial centers and providing a direct regional connection to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area roughly forty-five miles to the west. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making a personal, winter-ready vehicle necessary for navigating shifts during icy and snowy conditions.

Daily travel in Detroit Lakes is exceptionally straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with typical in-town commutes averaging just over ten minutes. U.S. Highway 10 cuts directly through the community as the primary arterial, linking local commercial centers and providing a direct regional connection to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area roughly forty-five miles to the west.

Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making a personal, winter-ready vehicle necessary for navigating shifts during icy and snowy conditions.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: upnorthrealtygroup.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is dominated by water, with over four hundred lakes scattered across Becker County anchoring boating, kayaking, and fishing throughout the open-water season. Detroit Lake features a prominent public boat launch and the expansive Mile-Long City Beach. Hikers and birdwatchers explore the nearby Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, while mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts head to Detroit Mountain. In the heart of town, Detroit Lakes City Park serves as the starting trailhead to hunt for Thomas Dambo's giant outdoor wooden troll sculptures.

Outdoor life is dominated by water, with over four hundred lakes scattered across Becker County anchoring boating, kayaking, and fishing throughout the open-water season. Detroit Lake features a prominent public boat launch and the expansive Mile-Long City Beach.

Hikers and birdwatchers explore the nearby Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, while mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts head to Detroit Mountain. In the heart of town, Detroit Lakes City Park serves as the starting trailhead to hunt for Thomas Dambo's giant outdoor wooden troll sculptures.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: upnorthrealtygroup.com Source 2: exploreminnesota.com Source 3: apartments.com

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Living in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes offers healthcare professionals a quintessential Minnesota lakes-country lifestyle anchored by natural beauty and small-town warmth. Set across Becker County with hundreds of lakes nearby, the city revolves around Detroit Lake, where the Mile-Long City Beach, boat launches, and waterfront spots like Zorbaz and Lakeside Tavern define warm-weather life. For nurses seeking outdoor recreation, shifts off can be spent mountain biking at Detroit Mountain, birding in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, or tracking Thomas Dambo's public troll sculptures. Downtown retains a vibrant character with boutique shops, Bucks Mill Brewing, and productions at the Historic Holmes Theatre, complemented by regional events like WE Fest. Relocating nurses face very short commutes along U.S. Highway 10, though winters are intensely cold with heavy snowfall, demanding solid winter driving prep. While the summer tourist swell temporarily strains local roads and dining, Detroit Lakes provides an active, friendly community grounded in four-season outdoor living.

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As of 2026Source 1: upnorthrealtygroup.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: exploreminnesota.com Source 4: visitdetroitlakes.com

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