Director of Nursing

Job Title: Registered Nurse DirectorThe Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.Is a member of the Health Care Clinical Management Team overseeing the clinical operation at all of various Correctional Facilities including WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC, and WCC and directly supervises WHV, ARF, DDC/DRC Health Unit Managers. Spends at least three days a week at WHV and visits other sites at least monthly. Serves as second line supervisor for nursing supervisors, clerical, medical record, and ancillary staff; and third line supervisor for clinic nursing staff. Assists the Assistant Health Service Administrator in the overall management of individual facility clinics. This person's office is located within the secure perimeter of the facility. This position is a drug and alcohol testing position.Salary: $55.41 - $78.65 HourlyLocation: Jackson, MIJob Type: Permanent Full TimeJob Number: 4750HC-26-037-JXN-RN DIR 3Department: Corrections - Jackson Central RegionBargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)Opening Date: 09/02/2026Closing Date: 9/10/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing.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 a Registered Nurse 14 or Registered Nurse Manager 14; or, possession of a master's degree in nursing and 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.Additional Requirements and Information: Possession of Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse. Positions in the Department of Community Health may require possession of a master's degree.All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 . Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. 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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 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. 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