RN Registered Nurse - Acute Care Unit in Dowagiac, Michigan at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time night shift Registered Nurse for our inpatient nursing team at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI.

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 (one-time payment; not part of yearly salary).

Part-time. 24 hours/week. Night shift. 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Weekends and holidays per unit rotation.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
· Life Insurance
· 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
· Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Shift Differentials
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
· Clinical Ladder Program
· Local and National Discounts
· Beacon Academy Educational Courses
· Gym Membership Discount

About Dowagiac Hospital

Beacon Dowagiac is a 25-staffed bed hospital delivering specialty care and 24/7 emergency care, plus a Level IV Trauma Center. Our hospital is a destination for specialty care such as heart, cancer, stroke care, and women’s health. Swing Therapy beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation are also available. As part of Beacon Health System, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. In this vital role, you’ll deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse Job Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Coordination
· Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
· Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans.
· Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
· Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
· Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

Discharge Planning & Collaboration
· Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
· Collaborate with physicians, case management, and ancillary departments to support continuity of care.
· Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

What You Bring

As a Registered Nurse, you bring strong clinical judgment, compassion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while providing safe, patient-centered care. You are committed to teamwork, accountability, and delivering exceptional experiences for patients and families.

Required Qualifications
· Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
· BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required
· American Heart Association or American Red Cross certifications accepted
· Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications
· Prefer 1–2 years previous Medical Surgical/Acute Care experience
· Preferred ACLS certification

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

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