Director of Nursing

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Director of Nursing

Salary

$114,254.00 - $155,330.00 Annually

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3909-24-KPH-065-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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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.

The Director of Nursing position is responsible for the psychiatric hospital’s nursing administration and clinical nursing services. This position provides leadership, direction and supervision to nursing staff. The Director of Nursing is responsible for assuring patients receive quality and timely treatment through nursing staff, including nurses, nurse managers and residential care aides, seven days a week 24 hours a day. The Director of Nursing develops, implements and evaluates the nursing services, policies and programs assuring compliance with accreditation standards, state and federal laws/regulations, and hospital operating guidelines. This position is a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership and decision making for the hospital.

This position will function as the Director of Nursing for Kalamazoo Psychiatrist Hospital (KPH). While these combinations are not required to qualify for the classification, the selected individual will need to possess the following combinations of education, experience, and/or licensure to be successful in this position:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 14 or Registered Nurse Manager 14, or two years equivalent to a Registered Nurse Manager 15 or Registered Nurse Director 15.

ALTERNATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a master's degree in nursing and two years of experience equivalent to Registered Nurse 14 or Registered Nurse Manager 14; or possession of a master's degree in nursing with one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse Manager 15 or Registered Nurse Director 15 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Nursing experience in behavioral health, mental health, and or psychiatric treatment.

LICENSURE: Possession of a Michigan Registered Nurse license in good standing.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/KPH DON PD 6.20.2023.pdf)

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 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: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Master's degree in Nursing, MPA, MBA, Master's degree in behavioral health care preferred.

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or

equivalent experience.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of

safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of

safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted

for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

This position is located at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess a bachelor's degree in nursing? If yes, please attach your transcript.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess a master's degree in nursing? If yes, please attach your transcript?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a State of Michigan Registered Nurse license good standing? If yes, please attach a copy of the license.

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please select your nursing management experience:

• I have four or more years of nursing management experience.

• I have three years of nursing management experience.

• I have two years of nursing management experience.

• I have one or less years of nursing management experience.

  06

  Please describe your responsibilities in your nursing management experience including supervision of nursing staff, number of staff, and clinical oversight.

  07

  Do you have nursing experience in behavioral health, mental health, and/or psychiatric treatment?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Have you provided training on nursing care, medications, and treatments within the last two years?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered yes to the above question, describe the content and objectives of the training.

  10

  Do you have experience with accreditation visits and surveys?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered yes to the above question, explain your experience and involvement with accreditation agencies.

  12

  How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

  13

  Are you able to work at the hospital Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and as needed nights and weekends?

• Yes

• No

  14

  *Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  15

  *Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes

• No

  16

  *Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes

• No

  18

  *From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• None of the above

  19

  Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a State Division Administrator interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

• Yes

• No

  20

  Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  21

  Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  22

  Did you attach a copy of your current licensure to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

Address

Office of Human Resources

1312 Oakland Dr.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008

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