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This position functions as a first line shift supervisor ensuring patients are provided a secure, therapeutic milieu and quality nursing care. This position coordinates activities by ensuring adequate staff for the shift, scheduling work assignments for unit Registered Nurses, unit Forensic Security Supervisors and Forensic Security Assistants, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees. This position evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. This position identifies and schedules staff development and training need and ensures that training for unit nursing staff is obtained as well as maintaining records and preparing reports relative to the work. This position supervises and participates in the provision of general nursing care services in a secure environment, within the guidelines expected by Security Department and actively participates in Department and Center PI activities. This position has involvement in center-wide hospital committees and workgroups as time allows. This position also assists in the hiring of licensed nursing staff and non-licensed staff as available.
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 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.
• Attach a cover letter.
• 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: InstructionsEducation
Completion of a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Experience
Two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11 or one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 12 or a Registered Nurse Manager 12.

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.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
 This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
 
 The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
 
 For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
 
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