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 unit and oversees the functioning of the entire unit 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.
This is a test- designated position and as such is subject to random and post- accident drug and alcohol testing.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 P11 or one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 12 or a Registered Nurse Manager 12.
Alternate Education and Experience
Registered Nurse Manager13
Possession of a masters degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11; or possession of a bachelors 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 physical location of this position is 1312 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo MI 49008. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Required Experience:
Manager