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This position administers, directs, and coordinates activities of patient care of assigned units per 24 hours. Make recommendations, develops, and implements policies and procedures and apprises the Director of Nursing and the Director of Health Services of progress and potential problems. Responsible for direction and evaluation of patient care delivery. Second line supervisor of RN Managers-1 per 24 hours, 7 days per week. Includes the supervision of Central Nursing Office RN Manager-2 as assigned. As an Associate Director of Nursing assumes administrative responsibilities for the Nursing Department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
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This is a test- designated position and, as such, is subject to random and post- accident drug and alcohol testing.
To be considered for this position you must:
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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.
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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.
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Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
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Attach a cover letter.
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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)
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.Education
Possession of a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
Experience
Two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 12 or a Registered Nurse Manager 12, or one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 13 or a Registered Nurse Manager 13.
RN
Possession of a Michigan license in good standing as a registered nurse.
Individuals in these positions may be eligible to work 12 hour shifts.
This position is located at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
Why Kalamazoo?
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Kalamazoo is unique, in that it combines a big city energy and small town feel. The community combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment, including wineries and micro breweries. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world-class attractions.
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Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University which offers a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs.
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Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments
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Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing
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Kalamazoo is also home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a 4 year scholarship to college (bachelor degree or 130 credits, whichever occurs first), covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Kalamazoo Public School students.
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Located midway between Chicago and Detroit
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 [email protected]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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