Director of Nursing

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks an experienced Nursing Manager to oversee clinical operations across multiple facilities, including WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC, and WCC. The role requires strong leadership of Health Unit Managers and nursing staff.

You will spend about three days on-site, support clinic management, and uphold ethical standards and training for new hires. Michigan RN licensure and a Bachelor’s in Nursing are required, with a Master’s degree preferred for higher

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Three years of RN/Manager-level experience or two years at higher management level.
• Michigan RN licensure required.
• Master's degree may substitute for education/experience in some cases.
• Some positions may require a master’s degree in certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operation across multiple facilities (WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC, WCC).
• Directly supervise Health Unit Managers and nursing staff.
• Spend three days per week at WHV and visit other sites monthly.
• Assist the Assistant Health Service Administrator in clinic management.
• Office located within the secure facility perimeter; this is a drug and alcohol testing position.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education development

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

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.