Nursing Asst Cert, DOW Nurse Station 2N Dept, Full Time Nights

Beacon Health System; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition and Certification Reimburs e

Clinical Ladder Program

Discounts (Local and National)

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Dowagiac, MI is hiring a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant for the night shift at Dowagiac Hospital’s 2N unit. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily tasks, monitor vitals, and help maintain safety and comfort while recording changes for the team.

You’ll contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered environment in a Level IV Trauma Center setting, with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development within Beacon’s supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Vital signs and basic patient monitoring experience required.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a RN.
• Tend to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant, DOW Nurse Station 2N, Full Time, Nights

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full Time night shift Certified Nurse Assistant in the DOW Nurse Station 2N at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI.

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Nurse Assistant, under nurse supervision, you’ll assist patients performing daily tasks. You will keep the nurse up to date on patient’s vital information and assist with maintenance as needed.

Certified Nurse Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).


• Accommodate patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.


• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.


• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

What You Bring

You bring familiarity with basic hospital equipment and policies and procedures. You have the ability to perform blood pressure and other vital signs correctly. You bring knowledge of and correct utilization of good body mechanics.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.


• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.


• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date


• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• Any issuing authority accepted.

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.