Director of Nursing
State of Michigan
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Director of Nursing
State of Michigan
Corrections - Chippewa Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$55.41 - $78.65
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Director of Nursing at a Michigan state prison facility, where you'll oversee nursing teams, manage health clinics, and ensure smooth clinical operations across multiple sites.
It's ideal for an experienced nurse leader who thrives in a structured, high-responsibility environment like corrections healthcare.
Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's strong support for military members.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (master's preferred and can substitute for some experience)
- Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse 14, Registered Nurse Manager 14, or equivalent
- Or two years as Registered Nurse Manager 15 or Registered Nurse Director 15
- Supervisory experience in nursing, including oversight of health unit managers and clinical staff
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- Knowledge of healthcare management in a correctional or institutional setting
Full 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 here.
Is a member of the Health Care Clinical Management Team overseeing the clinical operation at all of DRF, ECF, LCF, LRF, MCF, and SRF and directly supervises all Health Unit Managers. Serves as second line supervisor for nursingsupervisors,clerical,medicalrecord,andancillarystaff;andthirdlinesupervisorforclinicnursingstaff.Assiststhe Assistant Health Service Administrator in the overall management of individual facility clinics. This position is a drug and alcohol testing position.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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.Additional Information
Possession of Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Positions in the Department of Community Health may require possession of a master’s degree.
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