Licensed Practical Nurse - Non-Career

Salary : $30.86 - $41.66 Hourly

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type : Non Career

Job Number : MVHGR-25-107

Department : Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes

Opening Date : 03 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME (AFSCME)

Job Description

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The LPN E9 (Licensed Practical Nurse) is an entry level position. This position requires the performance a full range of LPN duties using independent judgment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing care to members for a designated shift using the established care plan, contributes to the planning of member care, administers medications, monitors for effectiveness of those medications, implements and evaluates interventions, and extensive documentation in the member medical records. The LPN functions

under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.

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The LPN in this facility is not allowed to start IVs, initiate IV therapies, or administer IV medications.

This position is test-designated and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Experience

Practical Nurse Licensed Non-Career

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Some positions are assigned job duties that may require possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.

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Physical Requirements

The job duties require the employee to handle the physical demands of the work including lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.

• Employees in this job are non-career and employment may last up to 1,040 hours in a calendar year.
• Some jobs require an employee to be assigned to work on any day of the week and on any shift.
• Some jobs are located in a correctional, mental health, or hospital facility, or social services agency.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.

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DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?

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PLNURSNC- Do you possess a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing? If so, please attach a copy.

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How many years of experience do you possess working in Long Term Care?

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How many years of experience do you possess with medication administration?

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How many years of experience do you possess overseeing the work of CENAs?

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Please describe your experience working with individuals with behavioral issues.

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Please describe why you want to work at the Michigan Veterans Home at Grand Rapids.

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DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so.

Required Question