Registered Nurse _ Quality and Patient Safety
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$41.39 - $57.06
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job is for a nurse manager at a state psychiatric hospital in Michigan, where you'll oversee patient care around the clock, lead a team of nurses, handle emergencies, and improve care quality.
It's ideal for an experienced registered nurse who enjoys supervising others, solving tough care challenges, and working in a mental health setting to help vulnerable people.
The role involves direct responsibility for a unit and access to controlled substances, so reliability and strong leadership are key.
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.If applicable, 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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Registered Nurse Manager 13
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.
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.


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