Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration
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Licensed Practical Nurse E9
State of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$30.89 - $39.16
per hour
Type
Part Time
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Job Description
Summary
This entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse position at a Michigan Veterans Home involves providing hands-on nursing care to veterans, such as giving medications, following care plans, and documenting patient progress, all under the guidance of a registered nurse.
It's ideal for someone who has just completed practical nursing training and wants to start their career helping elderly or disabled veterans in a supportive team environment.
The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and comfort with routine medical tasks, but no prior experience is needed.
Key Requirements
- Possession of a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Current Michigan licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Ability to perform a full range of LPN duties using independent judgment under RN supervision
- Skills in administering medications (non-IV), monitoring effectiveness, and implementing care interventions
- Proficiency in extensive documentation in medical records
- Compliance with random drug and alcohol testing as a test-designated position
- No specific experience required; entry-level role
Full Job Description
To learn more about a career at MVH, please click here.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. To view the full position description, please click here.
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.
Requirements
EducationPossession 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 Information
Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PracticalNurseLicensed.pdf
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