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Posted: February 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Practical Nurse-Licensed E9 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Caro Center

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$30.89 - $39.16

per hour

Closes

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a licensed practical nurse at a psychiatric hospital in Michigan, where you'll provide hands-on nursing care to patients under the guidance of a registered nurse or doctor, helping them with daily health needs in a mental health setting.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys patient-focused work in a supportive team environment and wants to contribute to community well-being.

The role offers flexible 12-hour shifts and no prior experience is needed beyond your nursing license.

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 skilled nursing services and tasks under supervision of a Registered Nurse or direction of a physician
  • Use independent judgment in decision-making based on established policies and procedures
  • Submit online application via NEOGOV with resume, cover letter, and official transcripts if applicable
  • Document relevant experience, education, and employment dates (including month, year, and hours per week) in application materials

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services, functions, or tasks under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse, or under the direction of a medical physician. The LPN performs assignments using independent judgement in making decisions where alternatives are determined by established policies and procedures.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

    Requirements

    Education
    Possession of a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

    Experience
    Practical Nurse-Licensed E9
    No specific type or amount is required.


    Additional Information

    Required: Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.

    WE OFFER 12-HOUR SHIFTS!

    This position is located at 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723.

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    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

    The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

    The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5222368