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State of Michigan
Registered Nurse Manager 12 - Adults
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A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$75,518 / year median in Michigan
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) This employee acts as a first line charge nurse for an eight-hour shift, supervising, coordinating, and directing nursing activities through subordinate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Resident Care Aides (RCAs). This registered nurse also provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide safe therapeutic care and rehabilitation groups. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgment and actions. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and provides input to SOPs and standards of care. Carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required. Individuals in this position, on a regular basis, provide direct health care service to persons in the care or custody of the State and have unsupervised access to controlled substances. Must be available for Mandatory Overtime. To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. 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. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined. Education Completion 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. Alternate Education and Experience Registered Nurse Manager 12 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.