Assisted Living Nurse

Peaks Healthcare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance

PTO

Care Cash

Employee referral bonus

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

The Terraces at Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a compassionate LPN or RN to join our Assisted Living team.

The Nurse provides nursing support and oversight for residents, monitors health changes, manages medications, and coordinates with families and providers to ensure safety and dignity. Opportunities exist to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active Kansas LPN or RN license in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Assisted living, senior living, long-term care, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, safety, and overall wellness of residents.
• Complete nursing assessments and evaluations as assigned.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional condition.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical information as appropriate.
• Provide nursing care and treatments within applicable scope of practice.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and safety.
• Respond to resident emergencies and urgent clinical concerns.
• Administer medications and monitor resident response.
• Coordinate with families and providers; review orders and documentation.
• Ensure continuity of care across care team and services.

Skills

LPN/RN license

Job description

Nurse – LPN / RN

Heritage Grove Estates – The Terraces | Topeka, Kansas
Assisted Living

Why Join The Terraces?

At The Terraces at Heritage Grove Estates, nursing is about more than providing clinical support. It is about building relationships with residents, promoting independence, identifying changes in condition, and helping residents continue to enjoy a safe and fulfilling lifestyle.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assisted Living team.

Supportive, team-oriented environment
Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
Opportunity to develop senior living and clinical leadership experience
Leadership that values and supports staff
Meaningful work where you can make a difference every shift

Position Overview

The LPN/RN Nurse provides nursing support and oversight for residents of The Terraces while promoting independence, dignity, choice, safety, and quality of life.

The Nurse is responsible for monitoring resident health and wellness, identifying and communicating changes in condition, supporting medication management, coordinating with providers and families, completing required documentation, and providing clinical guidance to direct-care team members.

This position works closely with facility leadership, Medication Aides, CNAs, providers, residents, families, and other members of the care team to ensure resident needs are appropriately addressed.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Wellness

• Monitor the health, safety, and overall wellness of residents

• Complete nursing assessments and evaluations as assigned

• Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional condition

• Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical information as appropriate

• Provide nursing care and treatments within applicable scope of practice

• Support residents in maintaining the highest practical level of independence

• Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and urgent clinical concerns

Medication Management

• Administer medications and treatments within applicable nursing scope of practice

• Monitor medication administration and resident response to medications

• Support safe medication-management practices

• Provide guidance to Medication Aides within applicable scope and facility procedures

• Ensure medication-related documentation is accurate and completed timely

• Communicate medication concerns to providers and leadership as appropriate

Changes in Condition & Care Coordination

• Recognize and respond to changes in resident condition

• Communicate significant changes promptly to the appropriate provider

• Coordinate with families or responsible parties as appropriate

• Review new orders and ensure appropriate communication and implementation

• Help ensure continuity of care between residents, providers, families, and facility staff

Resident Service Plans & Documentation

• Participate in resident assessments and individualized service planning

• Help ensure services reflect resident needs, preferences, abilities, and identified risks

• Complete nursing documentation accurately and within established timeframes

• Document assessments, changes in condition, provider communication, treatments, and other nursing interventions

• Support appropriate documentation by direct-care team members

Clinical Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a clinical resource for CNAs, Medication Aides, and other care team members

• Provide direction and delegation within applicable scope of practice and facility procedures

• Assist staff with resident-care questions and clinical concerns

• Promote accountability and timely communication of resident changes

• Support new employee orientation and ongoing staff education as assigned

Resident & Family Experience

• Build positive and professional relationships with residents and families

• Communicate with residents in a compassionate and respectful manner

• Respond professionally to resident and family questions or concerns

• Escalate unresolved concerns to appropriate leadership

• Maintain resident privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and choice

Safety & Infection Prevention

• Follow established infection-prevention and control practices

• Perform appropriate hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment when required

• Monitor for potential infection or illness and communicate concerns appropriately

• Support fall-prevention and resident-safety interventions

• Identify and report environmental or safety hazards

• Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, injuries, and emergencies

• Participate in emergency preparedness and facility emergency procedures

• Promote safe care practices throughout the community

Qualifications

• Active Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, providers, and team members

• Assisted living, senior living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or related healthcare experience preferred

• Experience working with older adults preferred

• Commitment to resident dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

The Nurse position at The Terraces provides an opportunity to develop experience in assisted living, resident assessment, medication management, care coordination, clinical leadership, and senior living operations.

We are looking for nurses who want to build relationships with residents while continuing to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

About Us

The Terraces at Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves seniors in the Topeka, Kansas community through assisted living services focused on independence, dignity, choice, safety, and quality of life.

Our mission is simple:

To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For.

Our nurses play an important role in fulfilling that mission by helping residents remain safe, supported, and as independent as possible while ensuring changes in their health and wellness are recognized and addressed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday

• Ability to perform nursing assessments and resident-care responsibilities

• Ability to assist with resident mobility and care needs when appropriate

• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations

• Ability to safely operate applicable resident-care and clinical equipment

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation