Practical Nurse - Licensed E9

State of Michigan; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Woodland Center Correctional Facility in Michigan. This open posting requires possession of a practical nursing certificate licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

The nurse will perform a full range of practical nursing assignments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The department highlights veteran-friendly status and outlines mandatory training programs, including Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) of

Qualifications

• Possession of a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
• No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Ability to practice nursing under supervision.
• Ability to deal with change effectively.
• Ability to deal with stress effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Licensure in Michigan as a Practical Nurse.
• MDOC may screen applicants with felony convictions per state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of practical nurse assignments under supervision.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Certificate from practical nursing program

Job description

Department: Corrections - Woodland Center Correctional Facility

Job classification: Practical Nurse-Licensed E9

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services

Summary

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

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

here.

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.

Examples of duties

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.

Supplemental 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.

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.

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)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.