Salary: $40.48 - $53.02 Hourly
Location : Westland, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3945-26-WRPH-RN Manager Adults
Department: Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
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:

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.
Required Education and Experience

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
Alternate Education and Experience

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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.

Additional Requirements and Information
Possession of a Michigan registered nurse license in good standing.
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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.
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.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record 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.

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.

Questions related to this position may be directed to .
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Updated: 2/28/24
01

REGNMGR - Do you possess a degree in nursing or nursing school educational program accepted for registered nurse licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing? If so, please attach your official college transcript or license.

• Yes
• No

02

REGNMGR1 - Do you possess one of the following?At least one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse;ORat least six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse AND a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

03

REGNMGR - Do you possess a Michigan license as a registered nurse? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working with psychiatric patients?

• Yes
• No

05

WRPH is a 24-hour operation facility. Are you able to work any shift? AM Shift 6:00 am - 6:30 pm PM Shift 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm MN Shift 10:30 pm - 6:30 am

• Yes
• No

06

How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?
07

*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, 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 issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.
• I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
• 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

08

*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

09

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

• Yes
• No

10

*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

11

In accordance with state law and federal regulatory requirements, are you willing and able to submit to and pass: a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions o