MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Charge Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAlpena, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
A minimum of one year of nursing experience on one of the Medical Center's nursing units is required, except for the Rehabilitation Unit unless a Permanent Charge Nurse Position is open.
At least two years of medical center acute care experience is required.
Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing demonstrated through completion of rehabilitation training modules is required.
A minimum of six months of experience in acute physical rehabilitation or acceptable related training, such as experience working with neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions, is required.
Demonstrated leadership skills and potential for management ability, evidenced within the last 12 months by punctuality, attendance, and job performance within acceptable parameters identified in Nursing Department Policies and Procedures, with no current active disciplinary action on file, are required.
Completion of mandatory and/or voluntary competency, in-service, and continuing education programs is required.
The candidate must pass a lift test.
The candidate must be able to operate equipment and perform job skills outlined on orientation checklists, policies, and procedures as they relate to role expectations.
The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
The candidate must be able to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the functions of the job.
The candidate must have overall vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.
The candidate must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods and may need to stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently.
The candidate must follow Health System bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
The candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, stay awake, and perform dexterity tasks including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.
The candidate must meet the medium physical demand level, including occasionally lifting or carrying 21–50 pounds, frequently handling 20 pounds and/or walking, standing, or operating push/pull arm or leg controls, and constantly handling 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and delegate care to licensed practical nurses, unit technicians, and other staff as appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines relating to patient care.
Assess patient health needs and nursing care requirements, demonstrating and ensuring competence in care for the patient populations and age groups unique to the assigned unit, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Assist the Nurse Manager, Nursing Program Coordinator, Program Manager, or Program Director in developing, reviewing, and revising unit-specific policies and procedures, objectives, resource management, and purpose.
Coordinate resources and lead personnel and activities to accomplish objectives by motivating, educating, guiding, and counseling.
Evaluate outcomes against established standards, report results, and take appropriate corrective action on potential or actual variances.
Remain accountable for delivering responsible care and demonstrate effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
Participate in Health System Performance Improvement as required.
Understand and be accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.
Participate in equipment in-services and competencies related to role expectations.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Rehab Nurse certification is preferred.
Acute physical rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Summary

Posted internally from 10/9/2026 to 10/16/2026

The Registered Nurse (RN) will perform direct patient and delegation to licensed practical nurses and unit technicians and other staff as appropriate in providing care and comfort to the patients. Knowledge and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines relating to patient care will be maintained.

Responsibilities

(20%)* Assesses patient health needs, and nursing care requirements; demonstrating and ensuring competence in nursing care of the specific patient populations and age groups unique to assigned unit (i.e., neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).

(20%)* Plans the program for action (objectives) by assisting the Nurse Manager / Nursing Program Coordinator / Program Manager / Program Director in developing, reviewing, and revising unit-specific policies/procedures, objectives, resource management, and purpose.

(20%)* Implements the coordination of resources and leads personnel and activities to accomplish objectives by motivating, educating, guiding and counseling.

(20%)* Evaluates by measuring outcomes against set standards, reporting results and taking appropriate corrective action on potential or actual variances.

(20%)* Self Management - Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in Performance Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.

Understands, and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree
Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: Nursing

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Minimum of one year nursing experience on one of the Medical Center's nursing unit (except Rehabilitation Unit) which has a Permanent Charge Nurse Position open.

Must have at least two years medical center acute care experience.

Must demonstrate knowledge in rehabilitation nursing by completion of the rehabilitation training modules.

Must have a minimum of six months experience in acute physical rehabilitation or acceptable related training (such as experience working with conditions including neuromuscular and orthopedic) and experience is preferred.

Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.

Must pass lift test.

Demonstrated leadership skills and the potential for management ability as evidenced by the following within the last 12 months: Punctuality, attendance, and job performance within acceptable parameters as identified in Nursing Department Policies and Procedures (no current active disciplinary action on file).

Completion of mandatory and/or voluntary competency/in-service/continuing education programs. When the above qualifications, 1-3, are equal in the judgment of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), then the nurse with the greatest RN seniority will be considered the candidate of choice, per Article 7.02.A.

Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment inservices and competencies as they relate to role expectations. Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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