Skilled Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Night Shift nursing team. We are offering a $7,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses, in addition to a Night Shift Differential.

About the role

As a Night Shift LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in resident condition, supervise and support CNAs, and help ensure residents receive safe, timely, and individualized care throughout the overnight shift. Our LPNs are trusted members of the clinical team and play an essential role in maintaining continuity of care. You will work closely with RNs, physicians, nursing leadership, CNAs, and other interdisciplinary team members while exercising clinical judgment within your scope of practice. This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands-on resident care, professional accountability, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference during every shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, professional standards, and facility policies
• Monitor residents throughout the night and promptly recognize changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition
• Report significant changes in condition to the appropriate RN, physician, nursing leadership, and responsible party in accordance with facility protocols
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within the LPN scope of practice
• Complete scheduled treatments and ensure resident clinical needs are addressed throughout the assigned shift
• Obtain and monitor vital signs, laboratory results, treatment outcomes, and other clinical information as appropriate
• Respond promptly to resident needs, urgent situations, and changes in condition using sound nursing judgment
• Assist with admissions, readmissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned
• Communicate effectively during shift-to-shift report to promote continuity and accuracy of resident care
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Provide direction, delegation, and support to CNAs and other nursing support personnel during the assigned shift
• Ensure resident assignments are completed appropriately and in accordance with individualized care plans
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of care provided by nursing assistants
• Provide real-time coaching, education, and clinical guidance to nursing support staff
• Promote accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, and professional conduct throughout the shift
• Report staffing, performance, resident care, or safety concerns to nursing leadership promptly
• Assist with maintaining appropriate floor coverage and resident care during changing staffing needs

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Document medication administration, treatments, assessments, changes in condition, physician notifications, and resident responses appropriately
• Ensure physician orders and clinical recommendations are implemented and followed through as assigned
• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Kansas regulations, facility policies, and professional nursing standards
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility requirements
• Participate in facility survey readiness and maintain compliant nursing practices throughout each shift

Quality, Infection Prevention & Resident Safety

• Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, isolation precautions, and transmission-based precautions
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor for and promptly report resident safety concerns, falls, skin concerns, medication issues, infections, changes in condition, and other clinical risks
• Follow established procedures for incidents, accidents, allegations, and other reportable events
• Promote a safe, clean, respectful, and resident-centered clinical environment
• Support facility initiatives designed to improve resident outcomes and reduce preventable adverse events

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of Kansas
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical observation, assessment, and critical-thinking abilities within the LPN scope of practice
• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to delegate, supervise, and support nursing assistants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple resident needs in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of the night-shift clinical team
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses
• Night Shift Differential
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

About Us

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and clinical excellence. We believe exceptional resident care begins with employees who feel respected, supported, and empowered to perform at their best. Our team works collaboratively to create an environment where residents feel cared for and employees understand the importance of the work they perform every day.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, and assist residents consistent with individualized care needs, utilizing appropriate assistance and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform nursing duties for extended periods
• Ability to conduct resident rounds throughout the facility during the assigned shift
• Ability to provide direct resident care and respond to changing clinical needs
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to urgent and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation