Director of Nursing

State-of-Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Health Care Clinical Management Team member to oversee clinical operations across multiple correctional facilities. The role directly supervises health unit managers, clerical, medical records, and ancillary staff, and works closely with the Assistant Health Service Administrator.

The office is located inside the secure perimeter of the facility, and the position involves drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing may substitute for education and experience requirements.
• Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operation at facilities WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC, and WCC.
• Directly supervise health unit managers, clerical, medical records, and ancillary staff.
• Serve as second/third line supervisor for clinic nursing staff and support the Assistant Health Service Administrator.
• Position located within the facility perimeter and involves drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

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

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employerhere.

Is a member of the Health Care Clinical Management Team overseeing the clinical operation at all of various Correctional Facilities including WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC, and WCC and directly supervises WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC Health Unit Managers. Spends at least three days a week at WHV and visits other sites at least monthly. Serves as second line supervisor for nursing supervisors, clerical, medical record, and ancillary staff; and third line supervisor for clinic nursing staff. Assists the Assistant Health Service Administrator in the overall management of individual facility clinics. This person’s office is located within the secure perimeter of the facility. This position is a drug and alcohol testing position.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience

• Three years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 14 or Registered Nurse Manager 14, or two years equivalent to a Registered Nurse Manager 15 or Registered Nurse Director 15.
• Possession of a master's degree in nursing and two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 14 or Registered Nurse Manager 14; or, possession of a master's degree in nursing and one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse Manager 15 or Registered Nurse Director 15 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Licensure

• Possession of Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Additional Requirements

• Positions in the Department of Community Health may require possession of a master’s degree.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. 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. **** REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.