Salary: $43.91 - $60.87 Hourly
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3909-26-KPH-086-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description

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:

• 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:
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.
Required Education and Experience

EducationPossession of a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.

ExperienceTwo 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.
Additional Requirements and Information
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?

• 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

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 . 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 the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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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.

• Yes
• No

02

REGNMGR3 - Do you possess at least two years of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse 12 or a Registered Nurse Manager 12, or at least one year equivalent to a Registered Nurse 13 or a Registered Nurse Manager 13?

• 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

*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 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 in 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

05

If you selected that you have been dismissed within 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. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.
06

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

• Yes
• No

07

*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

08

*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

09

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

• Yes
• No

10

How would you reach and serve various groups or traditionally underserved communities?
11

Did you attach a copy of an official college transcript in the attachments section of your application?

• Yes
• No

12

*Do you have an Intent