Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40 hrs a week
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Aug 21
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for MI staff roles
MI staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $48/hr, across 218 postings.
About this role
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?
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- 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.
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Requirements
- 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
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- Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Place
- City
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Rent against this pay
- 16% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $52,272/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
$1,078 median rent against $6,933 a month at $40/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Kalamazoo area index 94.8, where 100 is the national average.
Kalamazoo blends college-town energy with Midwestern practicality, anchored by Western Michigan University and a revitalized downtown. The Kalamazoo River winds through the city, while local breweries and the Kalamazoo Nature Center give nurses easy off-shift escapes in a grounded, welcoming community.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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