Salary : $3,335.20 - $4,368.80 Biweekly
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3909-27-KPH-003-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse Manager 12-This position is charged with the responsibility for the nursing care given to patients on the assigned unit for the eight hour shift. This responsibility encompasses the supervisory and clinical functioning of the unit and the performance of the subordinate nursing staff. The purpose is to ensure optimal nursing care, a therapeutic and safe environment, and a program of treatment to meet the individual patient's needs.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Registered Nurse ManagerIf 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. Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of a diploma, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
ExperienceRegistered Nurse Manager 12One year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
Alternate Education and ExperiencePossession of a master's degree in nursing or possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing
and six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11 may be substituted for the experience requirement for the Registered Nurse Manager 12 position.
Additional Requirements and InformationThe 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. Possession of a Michigan license in good standing as a registered nurse.
Nurses with less than 1 year experience will be considered for a RN Manager Recruit position. Upon completion of a satisfactory probationary period of one year, the RN Manager Recruit will reclassify to the RN Manager 1 classification and the corresponding pay range.
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?- 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.
- Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University which offers a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs.
- Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments
- Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing
- 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.
- Located midway between Chicago and Detroit
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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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information 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.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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REGNMGR - Do you possess a diploma or associate's degree or higher in nursing? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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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.
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REGNURS - Do you possess a Michigan license in good standing as a registered nurse? If so please enter your license number in the Certifications and Licenses section of your profile and attach a copy of your current license.
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Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?
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Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
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Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?
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Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.)
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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
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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 of this position listed in the position description and other health-related testing and screening such as a Tuberculosis (TB) test, at the time of offer and during the duration of employment?
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*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.)
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Are you a current MDHHS employee classified at the posted classification and level(s) (meet the Selective Position Requirement/SubClass Code, etc., if applicable)? If selected, pay and qualifications will be reviewed to determine if the appointment may result in a lateral job change or as a promotion, etc., to the position at the posted location
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*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
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If you selected that you have been dismissed with in the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below.
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Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in
