Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mankato, Minnesota
Posted Aug 19
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · No call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 566 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$27.00–$30.00/hour based on experience, full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM — no on-call, no nights, no weekends. Harry Meyering Center is hiring an LPN to support adults with disabilities living in homes throughout the Mankato area, helping them stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community.
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What you'll do Provide nursing care and support to individuals in their homes and in the community, in a respectful, person-centered way Administer medications and treatments per each person's care plan, and track and report any medication errors Train and coach direct support staff on medication administration, CPR, and recognizing signs of illness Keep medical records complete, accurate, and up to date Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to relay updates, request orders, and get clarification when needed Step in for hands-on direct care when needed, including help with daily activities, home tasks, and medication administration What you'll need
Required
- Current Minnesota LPN license in good standing
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check
- Ability to pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
Preferred
Comfort with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn digital charting tools Experience in home and community-based services or a similar care setting Pay and benefits $27–$30/hour, based on experience Full-time, 40 hours per week, PTO eligible Health, vision, dental, and accident insurance options + more! Schedule Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility if needed. No on-call, no scheduled weekends or overnights.
Next steps Apply today! We review applications daily and aim to respond within 48 hours.
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Requirements
- Minnesota LPN License
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Rent against this pay
- 24% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $66,873/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
$1,132 median rent against $4,680 a month at $27/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Mankato area index 91.0, where 100 is the national average.
Mankato sits along the Minnesota River in southern Minnesota, blending college-town energy with river-valley scenery. Home to Minnesota State University, the city offers outdoor recreation and a steady midwestern pace. A practical pick for RNs seeking a smaller community with a regional healthcare presence.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You start the day in someone's home, not a unit hallway. At Harry Meyering Center you support adults with disabilities in Faribault-area homes: you pass meds, keep records, call providers, and train direct support staff on medications, CPR, and signs…
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