Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Michigan
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Michigan are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, correctional health, and home health agencies at every level from new graduate through senior LPN. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the activity, where large employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and McLaren Health Care maintain ongoing LPN recruitment. The most in-demand areas are geriatric care, rehabilitation, and primary care clinics tied to Michigan's aging population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Licensed Practical Nurse JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 61+ Licensed Practical Nurse jobs
Select Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
Director of Case Management
Full Time: Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Clinical license as a registered nurse or respiratory therapist or master's in social work and minimum three (3) years of medical case management or similar experience.
Previous case mangement ( discharge planning ) experience with medically complex patients in a hospital critical care setting and supervisory experience.
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
As the Director of Case Management, you will use your clinical knowledge and contribute to the overall functions and professional growth of the department, including, but not limited to: Utilization Review (UR) and resource management, discharge planning, treatment plan management and financial management effectiveness.
- Developing and implementing a patient-specific, safe and timely discharge plan.
- Performing verification of utilization criteria reviews.
- Building relationships and coordinating with payor sources in order to ensure proper reimbursement for hospital provided services and to promote cost attentive care via a focus on resource management.
- Demonstrating compliance with facility-wide Utilization Management policies and procedures.
- Coordinating UR compliance with Quality Management to ensure all licensure and accrediting requirements are fulfilled.
- Maintains fiscal responsibilities. Assures the department is identifying and negotiating the fullest possible reimbursement to maximize insurance benefit coverage for the patient. Reviews insurance verification forms to minimize risk.
- Facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation therapists.
Minimum requirements:
- Current licensure in a clinical or a related discipline.
- Minimum three (3) years of medical case management or similar experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in either (a) managing a case management department; or (b) case management at Select Medical with demonstrated effective leadership skills. (Internal candidate must have consistently achieved set objectives and must be recommended by the hospital CEO).
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
- Current RN licensure preferred.
- Working knowledge of the insurance industry and government reimbursement.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Select Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
Director of Case Management
Full Time: Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Clinical license as a registered nurse or respiratory therapist or master's in social work and minimum three (3) years of medical case management or similar experience.
Previous case mangement ( discharge planning ) experience with medically complex patients in a hospital critical care setting and supervisory experience.
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
As the Director of Case Management, you will use your clinical knowledge and contribute to the overall functions and professional growth of the department, including, but not limited to: Utilization Review (UR) and resource management, discharge planning, treatment plan management and financial management effectiveness.
- Developing and implementing a patient-specific, safe and timely discharge plan.
- Performing verification of utilization criteria reviews.
- Building relationships and coordinating with payor sources in order to ensure proper reimbursement for hospital provided services and to promote cost attentive care via a focus on resource management.
- Demonstrating compliance with facility-wide Utilization Management policies and procedures.
- Coordinating UR compliance with Quality Management to ensure all licensure and accrediting requirements are fulfilled.
- Maintains fiscal responsibilities. Assures the department is identifying and negotiating the fullest possible reimbursement to maximize insurance benefit coverage for the patient. Reviews insurance verification forms to minimize risk.
- Facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation therapists.
Minimum requirements:
- Current licensure in a clinical or a related discipline.
- Minimum three (3) years of medical case management or similar experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in either (a) managing a case management department; or (b) case management at Select Medical with demonstrated effective leadership skills. (Internal candidate must have consistently achieved set objectives and must be recommended by the hospital CEO).
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
- Current RN licensure preferred.
- Working knowledge of the insurance industry and government reimbursement.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
See All 61 Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Michigan
Find roles in Michigan that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Licensed Practical Nurse JobsLicensed Practical Nurse Jobs by City in Michigan
Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AdvisaCare Home Health Care10
- Villa Healthcare6
- Trilogy Health Services5
- McLaren Health Care3
- Corewell Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed practical nurse jobs across Michigan.
- Active licensed practical nurse license issued or recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Completion of a state-approved practical nursing diploma or certificate program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in a long-term care or acute care setting
- Demonstrated competency in medication administration, wound care, and vital sign monitoring
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed practical nurse in Michigan?
You become a licensed practical nurse in Michigan by completing a state-approved practical nursing program, then passing the NCLEX-PN exam, and applying for licensure through the Michigan Board of Nursing, which is part of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Most programs are offered through community colleges and take roughly a year to complete. Michigan also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Michigan without obtaining a separate license.
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Michigan?
Licensed practical nurses in Michigan earn a median of about $65,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,160 for the lowest 10% to over $77,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed practical nurses in Michigan?
Employers hiring licensed practical nurses in Michigan right now include AdvisaCare Home Health Care, Villa Healthcare, and Trilogy Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, county-operated medical facilities, and independently owned skilled nursing chains all maintain steady LPN pipelines throughout the year.
Which Michigan cities have the most licensed practical nurse jobs?
Grand Rapids, Troy, and Lansing have the most licensed practical nurse openings in Michigan. Detroit drives the highest volume through its concentration of hospital campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and federally qualified health centers, while Grand Rapids and Lansing generate consistent demand from regional health systems and the state government workforce serving Michigan's capital and mid-state population.
Are there remote licensed practical nurse jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. About 38% of licensed practical nurse openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of the role. The small share of remote work that does exist tends to involve telephonic triage, care coordination, or utilization review positions where direct physical assessment is not required.
How can I get hired as a licensed practical nurse in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, which have the highest volume of new-grad LPN openings and the most structured onboarding. Henry Ford Health and McLaren Health Care both run new-graduate transition programs, and many Michigan county medical care facilities hire new graduates for supervised positions. Candidates coming from certified nursing assistant or medical assistant roles have a practical edge because the clinical fundamentals transfer directly, and holding an active Michigan Board of Nursing license before applying removes a common barrier.
Where can I find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 61 Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Michigan
Find roles in Michigan that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs