Practical Nurse-Licensed E9

State of Michigan; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse E9 to provide comprehensive nursing care for maximum security prisoners. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, administering treatments, and monitoring patient conditions under RN supervision. No prior experience is necessary, but a valid nursing certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid LPN license from Michigan.
• No specific experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care including hygiene needs and daily living activities.
• Administer medications and treatments, and communicate changes in patient conditions.

Education

Certificate from a practical nursing education program

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members. We offer many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

The Licensed Practical Nurse E9 provides a full range of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include providing total patient care, meeting hygiene needs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ambulation. The LPN assesses patients within their scope of practice, administers medications and treatments, and communicates patient condition changes to the RN. This role involves working exclusively with maximum security prisoners and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Position details can be found here. The job specification is available here.

Education

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

Experience

No specific experience is required.

Required Information: Employment in the state classified service requires high ethical standards and loyalty. All employees must adhere to these standards and report any possible conflicts of interest. You may complete the CS-1783 form now or at the interview if selected.

All required documents must be attached and submitted via NEOGOV for consideration. Applicants attaching transcripts must include official college transcripts indicating degree type and graduation date. More information on official transcripts can be found here. Unofficial or web-based transcripts are not accepted.

If you need assistance with uploading documents, contact the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.

Applicants with felony convictions may be screened out per Public Act 191 of 2017. Those with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until completing their sentences, including parole or probation.

New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), consisting of 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training, plus online training.