Licensed Practical Nurse E9
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Licensed Practical Nurse E9
Salary
$22.00 - $27.89 Hourly
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Military and Veterans Affairs - Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
Job Number
GRHV-21-102
Closing
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
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.
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.
To view the full position description, please click here (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/GRHV-21-102 PD.pdf) .
The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to cultivating a positive workplace culture where diversity is the norm and where inclusion is fostered. In an effort to mitigate bias in the hiring process, applicants' personal information, such as your name and address, is hidden during initial review. Applicants are therefore encouraged to provide detailed education and work experience in the online application, which will be the primary focus of the initial review of your application. As your attached resume is also hidden during this review, please do not put "see resume" instead of listing duties under your work experience.
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
Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PracticalNurse-Licensed_12876_7.pdf
State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.
This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.
Leave Time
Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.
Holidays
State employees receive 12 or 13 scheduled paid holidays each year, including New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day.
Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.
Insurance and Other Benefits
Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (effective January 1, 2021). Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services.
Paid Parental Leave
Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.
Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) (https://www.michigan.gov/orsstatedb) and Defined Contribution (DC) (https://www.michigan.gov/orsstatedc) . New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services (https://www.michigan.gov/ors/0,4649,7-144-6183---,00.html) .
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PLNURSE - 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.
Yes
No
02
PLNURSE - Do you possess a Michigan license as a Practical Nurse? If so please enter your license number in the Certifications and Licenses section of your profile and attach a copy of your current license.
Yes
No
03
DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?
Yes
No
04
How many years of experience do you possess working in Long Term Care?
None
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5+ years of experience
05
How many years of experience do you possess with medication administration?
None
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5+ years of experience
06
How many years of experience do you possess overseeing the work of CENAs?
None
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5+ years of experience
07
Please describe your experience working with individuals with behavioral issues.
08
Please describe why you want to work at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
09
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.
Yes
No
10
Have you attached your official transcript?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Address
400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
(800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Website
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