Posting number: MVHCT-25-125
Department: Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes
Job classification: Practical Nurse Licensed Non-Career
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing, Veteran Services
*This position has been re-posted. If you've already applied, you do not need to re-apply.*
The LPN Non-Career (Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Career) is the experienced 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.
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This is a non-career position. Position is limited to 129 hours per calendar month and 1,040 hours per calendar year.
This position is test-designated and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
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 is required.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.
View entire Class Specification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PracticalNurseLicensedNon-Career.pdf
Physical Requirements
The job duties require the employee to handle the physical demands of the work including lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.
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