Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Salary

$59,920.59 - $82,720.73 Annually

Location

Ramsey County Public Health Center, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00526

Department

Public Health

Division

CISvcs/Family Planning

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Union

Local 151 - Licensed Practical Nurses

FLSA Status

nonexempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Summary

This vacancy is with the Public Health department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

Join Our Sexual Health Team! We're looking for an LPN who is passionate about providing inclusive, compassionate, and judgment-free care in our sexual health clinic, Clinic 555. In this role, you'll work closely with patients and providers by:

• Rooming patients and assisting with patient care
• Administering injections such as Depo-Provera, Bicillin, and Ceftriaxone, as well as vaccinations
• Communicating with providers and giving updates on patients' status and needs
• Documenting patient care and treatments in NextGen
• Assisting with in-office procedures
• Restocking clinic medications and supplies
• Keeping exam rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Completing MDH reporting and other clinic-related tasks
• Operating autoclave and other tasks as assigned

If you enjoy building rapport with patients, working as part of a collaborative team, and providing care in a welcoming environment where every patient is treated with dignity and respect, we'd love to have you join our team!

Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, with one evening shift per week until 7:00 PM (Tuesday or Thursday)

To assist public health nurses or registered nurses in the provision of nursing care by carrying out prescribed treatments and monitor the clients physical and emotional status; to provide nursing services to residents attending Ramsey County clinic facilities, including administering medications, injections, and/or immunizations and performing various diagnostic or preventive screening tests; and to perform related duties as assigned.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Examples of Work Performed

• Provide services to Ramsey County residents in clinic facilities by administering immunizations; taking and processing x-rays; taking throat cultures; drawing blood samples; conducting vision and hearing tests; checking vital signs; monitoring blood glucose; obtaining specimens for serum and urine pregnancy tests; providing initial assessments of bites and rashes; dressing wounds; and administering injections and oral medications, which includes immunizations.
• Monitor patients overall physical health status during visits to determine if their condition warrants the attention of a registered nurse or public health nurse, and immediately requests support if needed.
• Monitor the psychological and social needs of patients and reports findings to the registered nurse or primary Public Heath Nurse so that appropriate referrals can be made.
• Monitor the status of tuberculosis patients, provide basis assessments, perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and assist the Public Health Nurse in the overall care of tuberculosis patients.
• Interview and perform health screening tasks to obtain health histories and information on general health status, including but not limited to blood pressure, heights, weights, vision, and mantoux testing/reading with patients.
• Monitor the status of mental health patients and oversee their use of medications (according to providers orders) in order to maximize their functioning.
• Assist in educating patients and reinforce the instructions of registered nurse or the public health nurses to patients in the use of medications and potential side-effects, special diet considerations, brace and cast care, crutch walking, dressing changes, preventive health care and home safety.
• Prepare written records and reports and update charts containing information on treatments and procedures administered to patients and observations regarding their condition.
• Confer with public health nurses and other involved health professionals to coordinate treatment efforts in individual cases, and discuss case problems.
• Provide results of test procedures to facility patients and refer them for further health or social service attention as indicated.
• Assist with inventory, and order and dispense vaccine supplies.
• Assist with clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, appointment scheduling, recording in patient charts, handling phone calls, providing basic clinic information over the phone, and completing medical records.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the positions management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a practical nursing program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Experience: None.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure as a licensed practical nurse in the state of Minnesota.

Exam/Screening Process Information

You must attach an LPN license and resume to be considered.

To verify a nurse license go to MN Board of Nursing and take a screen shot. The expiration date must be included and it must be valid.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department/manager for consideration.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an LPN. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veterans Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veterans Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veterans preference should update their veterans DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

In addition, you will be subject to a pre-employment health screening.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: Crystal.Diaz@ramseycountymn.gov

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium

• Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity

• MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered

• VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program

• Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option

• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off

• Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)

• 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays

• Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below

• Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)

• Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits

• Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments

• New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years

• Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match

• Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking

• Fully funded Metropass.

• Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being

• Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.

• Wellness programming

• Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave

• County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available

• Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum

• Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development

• Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year

• Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center

• County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey Countys 2026 benefits, visit: https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

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• Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed a practical nursing program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your LPN license number below.

04

What best describes your experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse?

• Less than one year of experience
• At least one year, but less than two years of experience
• At least two years, but less than three years of experience
• At least three years, but less than four years of experience
• At least four years, but less than five years of experience
• Five years or more of experience

05

Describe the experience referred to in the previous question. Also include the name of your employer and length of employment.

06

Which of the following do you have experience with, as an LPN. Check all that apply.

• I have work experience with an Electronic Medical Records System.
• I have work experience in documenting information into patient records.
• I am familiar with HIPAA practices.
• I am familiar with how to process insurance claims.
• I am familiar with the medical referral process.
• I have work experience taking and documenting vital signs.
• I have work experience administering injections to adults.
• I have work experience collecting specimens for laboratory testing.
• None of the above

07

Select any languages you speak fluently, besides English.

• Spanish
• Somali
• Karen
• Hmong
• Other

08

Describe your experience working with patients regarding sexual health, including those seeking care for: STI testing/treatment, Birth Control, Emergency Contraception and PrEP. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer Ramsey County

Address 121 East Seventh Place

Mail Stop 5200

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Phone (651) 266-2700

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm