Location: St. Ignace, MI

Start Date: 09-02-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shifts (exact start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all nursing services to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate resident care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Monitor resident outcomes and drive quality improvement initiatives through QAPI processes
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering a positive work environment
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations and lead preparation for surveys and inspections
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, infection control measures, and risk management programs
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentor staff, and conduct competency evaluations to elevate clinical practice

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required (must be active at time of submission; verified via Nursys)
• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing required
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of nursing experience required
• Infection Preventionist Certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire (CMS program available)
• Experience with Matrix EMR highly preferred

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - highly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing leadership and staff supervision skills with a servant leadership mindset
• Thorough knowledge of long-term care regulations (CMS and state) and survey readiness
• Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) methodologies
• Infection control and prevention best practices
• Resident assessment, care planning, and outcome evaluation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Matrix EMR and other long-term care documentation systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield — care that actually cares for you
• Prescription drug coverage to keep you healthy and on your game
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and be your best at work and home
• Defined pension program to help you plan for retirement with confidence
• Supportive team culture that values servant leadership, compassion, and teamwork
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and certification support
• Paid licensure verification and assistance (Michigan RN license verification via Nursys)
• A collaborative, resident-centered environment where your leadership makes a real difference

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