Graduate Nurse - Southern Region
State of Michigan
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Graduate Nurse - Northern Region
State of Michigan
Corrections RN Continuous
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$40.82 - $40.82
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for new nursing graduates to provide basic patient care in Michigan's correctional facilities under the supervision of experienced nurses, working inside secure prisons to help inmates with health needs.
It's a temporary role that can turn into a full registered nurse position once you pass your licensing exam within six months.
It's ideal for recent nursing school grads who want hands-on experience in a structured environment and are comfortable working in a prison setting.
Key Requirements
- Recent nursing graduate eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam
- Ability to obtain RN licensure within 6 months of hire
- Willingness to work within secure correctional facilities
- Availability for various shifts and locations in Northern Michigan
- Basic patient care skills under RN supervision
- Successful performance evaluation for reclassification to RN P11
- Commitment to correctional healthcare environment
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.
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- Competitive Salaries
- Some jobs may qualify for shift differential pay and/or prison pay of $0.40 to $0.50 per hour
- Some facilities may qualify for a $5,000 signing payment after successfully reclassifying to licensed RN.
- Career Advancement
- Vacation, Sick, and School and Community Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Flexible Spending Accounts - Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k) including contribution and employer match up to total of 7%
- Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
- Paid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.
Under the guidance and direct oversight of a licensed Registered Nurse, this position performs a range of patient care assignments within the secure perimeter of MDOC facilities.
Upon obtaining licensure within six (6) months of hire and successful performance, the position will be reclassified to the Registered Nurse P11.
Positions are located at various correctional facilities throughout the state. You may select your preferred work location and shift availability under the supplemental questions listed on the posting when you apply.
- Baraga (Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility)
- Carson City (Carson City Correctional Facility)
- Freeland (Saginaw Correctional Facility)
- Kincheloe (Kinross Correctional Facility and Chippewa Correctional Facility)
- Manistee (Oaks Correctional Facility)
- Marquette (Marquette Branch Prison)
- Munising (Alger Correctional Facility)
- Muskegon (Earnest C. Brooks and West Shoreline Correctional Facility)
- Newberry (Newberry Correctional Facility)
- St. Louis (St. Louis and Central Michigan Correctional Facility)
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Requirements
EducationPossession of a diploma, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing
accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
Your application will remain on file for six months. If you are interested after the six months period, you must reapply.
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.
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 complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 form
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 complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 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.
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