Practical Nurse - Licensed E9

Position Overview

This employee performs a full range of practical nurse assignments. The work requires considerable knowledge of the proper methods and procedures for performing assignments as well as basic nursing techniques and methods. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times.

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

• No specific type or amount is required.
• Ability to practice nursing under supervision.
• Ability to deal with change effectively.
• Ability to deal with stress effectively.
• Skill to deal with difficult individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

Licensure in Michigan as a Practical Nurse.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All employees must meet high ethical standards and report any possible conflict of interest.

New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on level of offender contact and job classification, plus additional online training.