Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Veterans Health Administration
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Registered Nurse Manager 12 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$40.48 - $53.02
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading and delivering nursing care for children and adolescents in a state mental health facility, including supervising staff, administering medications, and stepping in as the shift charge nurse.
It suits experienced registered nurses who enjoy managing teams and providing hands-on care in a supportive environment focused on youth well-being.
Ideal candidates are organized leaders comfortable with evening or overnight shifts in a government health setting.
Key Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
- Experience in psychiatric or pediatric nursing, especially with child and adolescent services
- Supervisory skills for overseeing auxiliary nursing personnel
- Ability to provide direct patient care, including medication administration
- Availability for PM (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm) or Midnight (10:30 pm - 7:00 am) shifts
- Submission of resume with detailed employment history and official transcripts via NEOGOV
- Compliance with pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing
Full Job Description
***Immediate Openings Available ***
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.
We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Oversees and participates directly in patient care utilizing skills and knowledge. Supervises and participates in the provision of nursing care utilizing auxiliary personnel.
Contributes to the administrative functioning of the nursing unit(s) by acting as an eight hour Charge Nurse. Provides direct and indirect patient care and administers medications.
Responsible to Registered Nurse Manager 2.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Current positions are available on the PM Shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm) and Midnight Shift (10:30 pm - 7:00 am)
Position Description
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Requirements
EducationCompletion of a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Experience
One year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
Qualifications
Possession of a master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11; or, possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
Additional Information
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.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Questions related to this position may be directed to MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov.
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