LPN Float

LPN - $28 to $33/Hr - Float Full Time - $5,000 Hiring Incentive

NUWAY Alliance is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work full‑time as a float in our Minneapolis locations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $28–$33, depending on experience, with a $5,000 hiring incentive.

$28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

NUWAY is a non‑profit organization serving individuals recovering from co‑occurring substance use and mental health disorders since 1966. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous company match.

The LPN’s role is to help educate and assist each client in achieving and maintaining their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being through medication and treatment administration and quality personal care.

• Oversee the medication administration of prescribed medications and treatments per doctor’s orders.
• Administer medical/nursing services as appropriate.
• Provide telephonic on‑call counsel to program staff after normal work hours and on weekends, typically scheduled one week per month.
• Educate clients and staff on medical and physical components of a healthy lifestyle.
• Educate and monitor technical staff in accurate use of “EMAR.”
• May conduct breath analysis and urinalysis collection and documentation.
• Assist in the treatment planning for clients and work with staff to provide direct, quality care for clients in accordance with nursing practice standards, established policies and procedures, individual treatment plan and regulatory requirements.
• Help manage client’s medical needs and act as a liaison with outside providers and community resources to improve client’s quality of care.
• Understand and follow emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow incident/accident reporting policies and procedures.
• Respond to client emergency medical needs when required.
• Attend treatment groups and other client and staff meetings as directed by Program Director or Nurse Manager.
• Communicate with families, referral sources, and outside healthcare providers in a professional manner.
• Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Must have a current LPN license in the State of Minnesota.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR Certification obtained within 30 days of starting work.
• Must be able to pass Minnesota DHS background study.
• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least two years immediately preceding employment and must sign a statement attesting to that fact.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess maturity, patience, understanding, and empathy with recovering individuals and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Physical demands:
  Sitting for extended periods of time, daily use of computer, phone, and other office equipment; lifting (max 25 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.
• Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

NUWAY Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.