Careers at Missions Inc. Programs

Use your unique skills to make a difference.

For more than a century, Missions Inc. Programs has provided compassionate care and life-changing support to people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. As a nonprofit with eight distinct programs, we serve over 3,000 individuals annually across multiple sites in Plymouth, St. Paul, Columbia Heights, and St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Our main campus is located on the north shore of Medicine Lake in Plymouth. It offers a natural, peaceful environment where people can pause, heal, and gain strength for a new beginning.

If you're passionate about social justice, direct service, recovery support, or simply want to use your talents to make a meaningful impact—we invite you to join our team.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives.

Vision:
A world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity.

Our Core Values:

Affirm human worth
Foster self-determination
Value diversity
Seek social justice

Our Commitment to DEI & Equal Opportunity

At Missions Inc. Programs, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we serve. We’re committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We strive to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively uplift the voices of those who have been historically marginalized—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people with disabilities—and embed equity and inclusion into all aspects of our work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equitable employment opportunities to all individuals—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Inclusion isn't just a value—it’s how we lead, how we work, and how we grow.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Plymouth, MN

Full Time

JRC

Mid Level

If you are interested in joining a team of collaborative, compassionate individuals committed to serving those early on in their recovery journey, we have an opportunity for you!

New grads welcome! We are looking for full time and relief (on call) candidates.

Hours: NOC and PRN position available:

NOC is 7pm-730am (three 12 hour shifts, paid for 40 hours weekly).
On-Call/PRN nursing positions open for all shifts

We offer differential pay for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts from $1-$6.

Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center (formerly Mission Care Detox Center), opened in 1978 as Minnesota’s first licensed detoxification program. Forty years later, our facility continues to be a leader and innovator in Minnesota’s early recovery community, operating as one of the state’s first withdrawal management programs. Recently renovated, there has been no more exciting time to join our team as we grow our programming and pioneer best practices for this emerging field.

Position Summary

As a member of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, the RN will provide health care services and coordinate admissions and discharges for the patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol and other substances. Serve as the Responsible Staff Person on each shift.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Program Director

Position Responsibilities

Act as the responsible staff person.
Complete visual medical assessments of all clients at time of admission and through formal medical assessment.
Communicate with physician regarding medical orders, transfer and client incidents, providing appropriate emergency referrals to outside agencies.
Order and administer medication in an appropriate and prompt method following defined policies.
Ensure that the program does not exceed the required staff-to-patient ratios, and must inform admitting staff of the current staffed capacity of the program for that shift.
Ensure a safe environment, including prevention of potential injury to clients and staff.
Be sensitive to clients’ needs and make decisions based on the client’s rights.
Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of residents and their families, and act in ways that project fairness and equality.
Attend all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and quarterly emergency procedure reviews.

Required Experience And Qualifications

Hold a current LPN license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
We prefer a minimum one year of experience in nursing, ideally in acute setting.
Knowledge of addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders and the complications of withdrawal.
Prior training or experience in assessing needs of adolescents and seniors or completion of program training within thirty days of employment.
Computer proficiency required; including the ability to use e-mail, navigate the internet, and complete basic data entry in an electronic health record system.
Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Salary And Benefits

Salary: starts at $30.00/h with differentials for the following shifts:

Evening Weekdays $2.00

Overnight Weekdays $4.00

AM Weekends $1.50

Evening Weekends $4.00

Overnight Weekends $6.00

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits: includes health, dental, vision insurance, 403b plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, ten paid holidays and PTO (paid time off).

Hours: NOC 8 and 12-hour shifts available. Occasional weekend and holiday shifts at differential rates.

1 Overnight (7pm-7:30am) rotating Saturdays

PRN Available for all shifts

Relief

Mission Statement: Missions Inc. Programs provide a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity, free from addiction and violence. Our values are to:

Affirm human worth
Foster self-determination
Value diversity
Seek social justice

Missions Inc. Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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