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
Full 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 their practical nursing training and wants to start a career helping elderly or disabled veterans in a supportive team environment.
The role offers a signing bonus and requires passing random drug tests due to its importance in patient safety.
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 Practical Nurse
- Ability to perform a full range of LPN duties using independent judgment under RN supervision
- Experience administering medications and monitoring their effectiveness (no specific amount required)
- Skills in implementing and evaluating nursing interventions based on established care plans
- Proficiency in extensive documentation in member medical records
- Must pass random drug and alcohol testing as a test-designated position
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.
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 click here.
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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