Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Non-Career
State of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$31.79 - $42.91
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse at Michigan's Veteran Homes, where you'll provide hands-on care to veterans under a registered nurse's guidance, including helping with care plans, giving medications, and checking on patient progress.
It's an entry-level role with limited hours and no benefits, ideal for nurses seeking flexible, intermittent work in a supportive environment for military veterans.
A good fit would be someone with a fresh LPN license who enjoys direct patient interaction and can handle occasional drug testing.
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 (LPN)
- Ability to provide individualized patient care under RN supervision
- No specific experience required (entry-level position)
- Compliance with non-career limits: max 129 hours per month and 1,040 hours per year
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
- No authorization to initiate IV therapy, administer IV medications, or accept verbal physician orders
Full Job Description
Please visit the Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube Channel for an inside look at MVH facilities and our members: Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube.
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 not eligible for benefits. This position is intended for intermittent use when a career Practical Nurse Licensed employee is unavailable.This LPN is an entry level LPN position. 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. The
LPN, at this facility, is not allowed to initiate intravenous therapy, administer IV medications, or accept verbal orders from
physicians.
This position is test-designated and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
To view the entire 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
Practical Nurse Licensed Non-Career
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and CertificationsMichigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.
View entire Class Specification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PracticalNurseLicensedNon-Career.pdf
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