Health Unit Manager

State of Michigan; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to lead health services within an Ambulatory Health Care Unit. This role oversees clinical activities, coordinates ancillary and support services, and acts as a liaison to dental and mental health teams.

The position involves direct patient care and supervisory responsibilities for prisoners, with work located inside the facility’s secure perimeter.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing (Michigan).
• Experience in clinical nursing and health services coordination.
• Experience supervising staff or inmates is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage health services within an Ambulatory Health Care Unit.
• Coordinate clinical activities, ancillary and support services.
• Serve as liaison to dental and mental health teams.
• Provide direct clinical care when appropriate.
• Supervise prisoners with significant contact time.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nursing leadership

Education

RN license (Michigan)

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 Employer.

This position is responsible for efficient and effective management of health services within an Ambulatory Health Care Unit. Effective management entails the coordination of all clinical activities, ancillary and support services. Serves as a resource/liaison to dental and mental health. In addition, this position provides direct clinical care, when appropriate. This is a test designated position. This position has direct contact with and supervisory responsibility over prisoners for more than 50% of work time. The work station of this position is located inside the secure perimeter of the facility.

Education

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

Experience

Two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 13 or a Registered Nurse Manager 13, or one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 14 or a Registered Nurse Manager 14. 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 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.

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.