Registered Nurse (Kalamazoo)
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This position administers, directs and coordinates activities of patient care on a 24 hour basis. The nurse in this position is responsible for managing and supervising nursing employees, coordinating care in difficult situations, responding to emergency situations, and making recommendations for quality improvement interventions. The nurse in this position makes recommendations, develops, and implements policies and procedures and keeps the Director of Nursing / Nursing Administration appraised of progress and potential problems. This position is responsible for the direction and evaluation of the patient care delivery process. The nurse in this position leads the hospital and oversees the functioning of the entire hospital for the duration of his/her shift. This position on a regular basis oversees the provision of health care services to persons in the care and custody of the State and has unsupervised access to controlled substances.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
Experience
Two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11 or one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 12 or a Registered Nurse Manager 12.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Registered Nurse Manager 13
Possession of a master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11; or, possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
Additional Requirements and Information
In accordance with the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Interim Final Rule, this position requires proof of one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by 1/28/22 and second dose (of 2 dose series) by 2/28/22. If you wish to pursue a religious or medical exemption, please indicate such if selected for the position.
Possession of a Michigan registered nurse license in good standing.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RegisteredNurseManager_13076_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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 (Download PDF reader)
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 hidayh@michigan.gov Please reference the job posting number in subject line.