Registered Nurse

Beacon Specialized Living

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Posted Aug 21

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Long Term Care
License: RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
License: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Also asks: Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Also asks: Ability to travel throughout the Lansing region
Also asks: Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
Also asks: Comfortable working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs

Preferred

Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Michigan staff rolesMichigan staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $110k/yr, the middle half $71k/yr to $95k/yr, across 362 postings.

Benefits

401K
401K match
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

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Weekends: No weekends
On call: On-call rotation

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time Days

Join Beacon and make a meaningful impact every day!

Beacon is a national leader in behavioral health services, providing residential support to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Severe Mental Illness, and individuals with complex behavioral and medical needs. We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and help ensure the highest quality of care for the individuals we serve.

Why Join Beacon?

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday–Friday day shift

No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays

Competitive benefits package including 401K + company match

Periodic call rotation required

Collaborative, supportive "One Team" culture built on our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee and coordinate medical care for individuals receiving residential services. This position combines hands-on nursing care with clinical coordination, staff education, and collaboration across medical, clinical, and operations teams to ensure exceptional outcomes.

This role includes regular travel to residential group homes throughout Lansing and surrounding areas.

What You'll Do

Provide skilled nursing care, medication administration, vaccinations, and physician-ordered treatments

Complete nursing assessments and monitor individuals' ongoing health needs

Coordinate medical, psychiatric, dental, vision, and specialty care appointments

Monitor infections and provide follow-up care

Educate Direct Support Professionals on medical equipment, medication administration, and health monitoring

Perform diabetic foot assessments, first aid, and health screenings

Audit medication rooms, eMAR, and electronic health records for compliance

Assist with care planning, policy development, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide medical triage and participate in the nursing on-call rotation

Support regulatory compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Ability to travel throughout the Lansing region

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills

Comfortable working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs

Must successfully pass a criminal background check

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an RN who is compassionate, organized, and committed to person-centered care. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, educating staff, and helping individuals achieve their highest level of health and independence.

What's around it?

In Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,078/mo
Household income: $52,272/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Kalamazoo, MI

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward a mix of city neighborhoods and nearby suburbs depending on commute and lifestyle preferences. Oakland-Winchell offers leafy residential streets with three- to four-bedroom houses, large yards, and proximity to Western Michigan University, while Hill N' Brook serves as a higher-end residential pocket characterized by expansive ranch-style layouts and large hillside lots. Westnedge Hill provides a distinct elevated residential setting with historic charm, and Downtown appeals to renters wanting walkable access to dining and central employers like Bronson Healthcare. For more spacious or suburban surroundings, buyers and renters frequently look south to Portage or west toward Texas Township and Oshtemo, while Comstock and Kalamazoo Township offer practical, lower-tax options nearby.

Healthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward a mix of city neighborhoods and nearby suburbs depending on commute and lifestyle preferences. Oakland-Winchell offers leafy residential streets with three- to four-bedroom houses, large yards, and proximity to Western Michigan University, while Hill N' Brook serves as a higher-end residential pocket characterized by expansive ranch-style layouts and large hillside lots.

Westnedge Hill provides a distinct elevated residential setting with historic charm, and Downtown appeals to renters wanting walkable access to dining and central employers like Bronson Healthcare. For more spacious or suburban surroundings, buyers and renters frequently look south to Portage or west toward Texas Township and Oshtemo, while Comstock and Kalamazoo Township offer practical, lower-tax options nearby.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: sroa.com Source 3: allenedwin.com

Getting aroundDaily travel across Kalamazoo is generally quick and manageable, with local drivers benefiting from an average commute time around 15 to 16 minutes. Arterials such as I-94 and US-131 serve as the primary regional spines, connecting the city east-west between Detroit and Chicago and north toward Grand Rapids, while primary corridors like Westnedge Avenue and Michigan Avenue handle internal hospital and downtown traffic. Public transportation is widely viewed by locals as lacking and infrequent, making a personal vehicle practically essential for clinical shift work, though regional connectivity is supplemented by rail, bus links, and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

Daily travel across Kalamazoo is generally quick and manageable, with local drivers benefiting from an average commute time around 15 to 16 minutes. Arterials such as I-94 and US-131 serve as the primary regional spines, connecting the city east-west between Detroit and Chicago and north toward Grand Rapids, while primary corridors like Westnedge Avenue and Michigan Avenue handle internal hospital and downtown traffic.

Public transportation is widely viewed by locals as lacking and infrequent, making a personal vehicle practically essential for clinical shift work, though regional connectivity is supplemented by rail, bus links, and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: wmed.edu Source 3: allenedwin.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw in Kalamazoo, with scenic green spaces integrated directly into the city fabric. Asylum Lake Preserve offers serene unpaved walking trails and water views on the city's southwest side, complemented by public recreation and fishing at Woods Lake Park. To the north and east, residents frequent the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Lillian Anderson Arboretum, and Gull Lake, alongside seasonal apple picking and autumn family outings at Gull Meadow Farms.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw in Kalamazoo, with scenic green spaces integrated directly into the city fabric. Asylum Lake Preserve offers serene unpaved walking trails and water views on the city's southwest side, complemented by public recreation and fishing at Woods Lake Park.

To the north and east, residents frequent the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Lillian Anderson Arboretum, and Gull Lake, alongside seasonal apple picking and autumn family outings at Gull Meadow Farms.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sroa.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: michigan.org

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Positioned midway between Chicago and Detroit along I-94, Kalamazoo pairs a robust life-sciences and healthcare economy—anchored by major employers like Bronson Healthcare, Stryker, and Pfizer—with a surprisingly creative mid-sized city vibe. For relocating nurses, the daily logistics are remarkably straightforward: average commutes hover around 15 minutes, making it easy to live in tree-shaded neighborhoods like Oakland-Winchell or Westnedge Hill, or in neighboring Portage, without facing draining traffic. The city's cultural footprint punches above its size, featuring the country's first outdoor pedestrian mall, top-tier craft brewing at Bell's Brewery, farm-forward dining at Principle Food and Drink, and quiet retreats like Asylum Lake Preserve. For families, the Kalamazoo Promise provides unmatched educational security by funding post-secondary tuition for eligible public school graduates. Tradeoffs include an underdeveloped public transit system that makes a personal vehicle mandatory, harsh winter driving conditions, and a housing market where inventory can be tight in high-demand school pockets. For healthcare professionals seeking a manageable scale, genuine culinary character, and short hospital drives, Kalamazoo offers a balanced, practical relocation choice.

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As of 2025Source 1: wmed.edu Source 2: allenedwin.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: thekalamazoohouse.com Source 5: sroa.com Source 6: reddit.com

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