Licensed Practical Nurse E9 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/2989563) Apply  Licensed Practical Nurse E9 Salary $28.56 - $36.21 Hourly Location Grand Rapids, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number GRHV-21-102 Department Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes Opening Date 02/24/2021 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit AFSCME (AFSCME) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Please visit our Michigan Veteran Homes Youtube Channel for an inside look into our homes and our members: Michigan Veteran Homes - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe47PJS\_hdvMRwSwprY9o6Q/videos) 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. This position currently offers a $2,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new hires. To view the full position description, please clickhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/GRHV-21-102 PD.pdf) . 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 also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 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 Department Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes Address Noelle Rouse 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934 Phone 517-481-7785 Website https://www.michigan.gov/DMVA Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email