Job Description
This employee performs a full range of practical nurse assignments. The work requires considerable knowledge of the proper methods and procedures for performing assignments as well as considerable knowledge of basic nursing techniques and methods. He/she works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times.
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
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Ability to practice nursing under supervision. Ability to deal with change effectively. Ability to deal with stress effectively. Skill to deal with difficult individuals. Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
Licensure in Michigan as a Practical Nurse.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your
official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found
here.
(un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) View the Position Description
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