Practical Nurse-Licensed

Practical Nurse-Licensed

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Practical Nurse-Licensed

Salary

$29.99 - $38.02 Hourly

Location

Westland, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3945-25-007

Department

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

10/06/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

Description

Benefits

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Job Description

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES The MDHHS 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This employee provides skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse Manager-1.
Must be available for Mandatory Overtime.

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.

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 (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession 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 Requirements and Information

Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse.
One year experience is preferred.

View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PracticalNurse-Licensed_12876_7.pdf

View the position description description at:

https://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/LPN PD 2018_.docx

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.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent ******.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives.
Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.
Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills.
Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children.
The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).
The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.
More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement.
The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account.
The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.
Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases.
Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay.
Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite.
From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless.
With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

PLNURSE - Do you possess a certificate from a practical nursing education program accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing?
If so, please attach a copy.

Yes

No

02

PLNURSE - Do you possess a Michigan license as a Practical Nurse?
If so please enter your license number in the Certifications and Licenses section of your profile and attach a copy of your current license.

Yes

No

03

PLNURSEA - Do you possess at least one year of experience as a licensed practical nurse?

Yes

No

04

Do you possess a valid/unrestricted Michigan Driver's license?
If yes, list license number, expiration date.
If no, type N/A.

05

We are currently accepting applications for the PM Shift only; 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm.
Are you interested in working on this shift?

Yes

No

06

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Practical Nurse-Licensed interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

Yes

No

07

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status?
(A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.
)

A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

None of the above

08

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.)
Please select all that apply.

I have been dismissed within the last two years

I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

09

How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

10

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

Yes

No

11

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

Yes

No

12

Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

Yes

No

13

Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description?

Yes

No

14

Did you attach a copy of your resume to your application?
(Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out)

Yes

No

15

Please provide the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor.

Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Address

Office of Human Resources

30901 Palmer Rd.

Westland, Michigan, 48186

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