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Licensed Practical Nurse E9

Salary

$29.99 - $38.02 Hourly

Location

Marquette, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

DJJHV-24-107

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes

Opening Date

02/24/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

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Job Description

This position currently offers a $2,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new hires.

All shifts currently available

Please visit the Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube Channel for an inside look at MVH facilities and our members: Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe47PJS\_hdvMRwSwprY9o6Q/videos)

The Licensed Practical Nurse E9 is an entry level LPN. A nurse occupying this position provides a full range of individualized member care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN provides input into assessments, contributes to planning member care, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of member care, and administers prescribed medications.

To view the entire Position Description, clickhere. (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MVHDJJ LPN PD.pdf)

**This position is a test-designated position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans is a 24-hour long-term care facility.

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

Current Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.

View the job specification at: CurrentJobSpecification (michigan.gov) (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PracticalNurseLicensed.pdf)

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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

Open shifts may vary. Please select the shifts that you would be willing to accept. Please select all that apply.

+ Day Shift (6:15AM-2:45PM)

+ Afternoon Shift (2:30PM-11:00PM)

+ Night Shift (10:45PM-7:15AM)

04

DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs?

+ Yes

+ No

05

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

Required Question

Employer

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

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