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Licensed Practical Nurse - E9 Print ( Apply  Licensed Practical Nurse - E9 Salary $2,399.20 - $3,041.60 Biweekly Location Kalamazoo, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number Department Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Opening Date 10/01/2023 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit AFSCME (AFSCME) Description Benefits Questions Job Description 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 position functions directly under the supervision of the registered nurse and encompasses the licensed support skills needed to carry out clinical nursing procedures and provide delegated nursing care and other related services to psychiatric consumers. Mandatory overtime, holiday work and weekend work are required. Individuals in this position on a regular basis provide direct health care services to persons in the care or custody of the State and have unsupervised access to controlled substances. 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 ( If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. 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 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. Michigan licensure as a Practical Nurse is required for this position. View the job specification at: Position Description 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. 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 ( 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. This position is located at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo MI, 49008. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, criminal records check, physical and drug test. 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 information about this specific position, please email Holly Hiday at Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Why Kalamazoo? Kalamazoo is unique, in that it combines a big city energy and small town feel. The community combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment, including wineries and micro breweries. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world-class attractions. Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University which offers a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs. Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing Kalamazoo is also home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a 4 year scholarship to college (bachelor degree or 130 credits, whichever occurs first), covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Kalamazoo Public School students. Located midway between Chicago and Detroit Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities! MDHHSJobs #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes 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 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 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 at Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 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 take12 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 formation ( 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. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park"”just for starters. 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 Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? Yes No Yes, but I successfully completed a sentence that was deferred or under HYTA 04 If yes, please provide the date of offense, offense, and location. If no, enter N/A: 05 Do you have a misdemeanor or felony charge pending (includes delayed sentence, suspended sentence or diversion program)? Yes No 06 Have you ever had any abuse or neglect charges substantiated against you? If so, please explain. 07 Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without an accommodation? Yes No 08 Have you provided the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor? Yes No 09 ***Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, written reprimands or 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 an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me 10 ***DEI - 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? 11 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 Required Question Agency State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Address Office of Human Resources 1312 Oakland Dr. Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email