Registered Nurse Manager

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

The employee acts as second line clinical supervisor of a correctional health care complex which includes ambulatory care, urgent emergent services, receptions center, inpatient unit, acute mental health, segregation, boot camp, dialysis, and all care in between. Responsibilities include participation in the review and development of nursing policies and procedures, scheduling and approval of leave requests, completion of service ratings, employee counseling, participation in the grievance process, participation in hiring, orientation and disciplinary process of staff.

In addition, the employee is responsible for assuring the quality of patient care through appropriate intra‑shift supervision and inter‑shift communication and provides direct patient care. Oversight and thorough orientation of new employees is a key role. Works 100% within the secure perimeter of a multi‑security correctional facility. This is a test‑designated position, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Completion of a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

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.

• 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
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11
• Possession of a Michigan registered nurse license in good standing

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony. 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.

Employment in the state‑classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct.