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Director of Nursing (LPN or RN)

Bickford of Battle Creek

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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RNAssisted LivingSenior Care

Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
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About this role

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Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Health & Wellness Director! The HWD is the clinical leader who supports the clinical operations within the branch. This position works closely with the Director to ensure the branch is a thriving and vibrant environment for our residents! This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to: Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products) Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Bonus eligible

Skills for this role

Medication safety and administration complianceRegulatory complianceCare coordinationClinical team leadershipNursing team managementNursing department supervisionTask prioritizationDecision makingQuality resident careProcess managementResident conversation engagementManaging patients as a clinical case manager

Certifications

CPRFirst AidBLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • RN license
  • CPR certification
  • First Aid certification
  • BLS certification
  • Assisted living experience
  • Willing to take additional training or education as required by states
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary products
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Accident insurance

About the employer

Bickford of Battle Creek
Hiring organization

You are looking at Bickford of Battle Creek in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. Concrete detail on pay bands, scheduling, ratios, residency, and day-to-day unit texture is not on record here yet, so the honest next step is a direct conversation…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Role is based in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area
  • Several other healthcare employers are active nearby for market comparison
  • You can reach out directly when published detail is still thin

What reviewers flag

  • No published pay figures available to review before you apply
  • No recorded detail yet on scheduling, float policy, or ratios
  • No recorded new-grad residency, tuition support, or career ladder information
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Living in Kalamazoo, MI

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.

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Metro price level · Kalamazoo area
94.8
5% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,078/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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