Licensed Practical Nurse - Non-Career

Michigan State Police; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (E9) for an entry-level position. This role involves performing nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including the administration of care and medications. This position offers a $2,000 signing bonus to eligible new hires and requires possession of a relevant nursing certificate.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $2,000 for eligible new hires

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of LPN duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide nursing care according to established care plan.
• Administer medications and document in medical records.

Education

Certificate from a practical nursing education program

Job description

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The LPN E9 (Licensed Practical Nurse) is an entry-level position. This role requires performing 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 according to the established care plan, contributes to planning member care, administers medications, monitors medication effectiveness, implements and evaluates interventions, and documents extensively in the member's 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 authorized to start IVs, initiate IV therapies, or administer IV medications.

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

**This position offers a $2,000 signing bonus to eligible new hires.**

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 of experience is required.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Some positions may require possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.

View the entire Class Specification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PracticalNurseLicensedNon-Career.pdf

Physical Requirements

The job duties require handling physical demands such as lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and managing aggressive behaviors.

• Employees in this job are non-career and employment may last up to 1,040 hours annually.
• Some positions require working any day of the week and any shift.
• Positions may be located in correctional, mental health, hospital, or social services facilities.