Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing RN

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Night Shift Differential

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program – Earn

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift to provide direct care and clinical leadership.

You will assess residents, administer medications, supervise CNAs, document in EMR, and collaborate with physicians and therapy teams to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active RN license in Kansas.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on the night shift according to care plans.
• Assess residents and promptly identify changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; document in EMR.
• Supervise CNAs and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies with sound clinical judgment.

Education

RN license (KS)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka, Kansas

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift

Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka, Kansas

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Night Shift Differential

Why Join Heritage Grove Estates?

At Heritage Grove Estates, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of an organization that values clinical excellence, supports professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact our nurses make every day.

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses
• Night Shift Differential
• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Leadership that values and listens to staff
• Meaningful work where your clinical expertise directly impacts resident outcomes

Position Overview

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Night Shift nursing team.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Night Nurses, in addition to a Night Shift Differential.

As a Night Shift RN, you will provide direct nursing care while serving as a clinical leader for residents and nursing staff during your assigned shift. You will be responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, changes in condition, clinical documentation, staff supervision, and coordination of care.

Our Night Shift RNs are trusted to exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize resident needs, support CNAs and other nursing team members, and maintain high standards of care throughout the overnight shift.

This position is ideal for a nurse who is confident working with a high degree of clinical responsibility and values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while contributing to a strong and accountable nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, professional nursing standards, and facility policies
• Conduct ongoing assessments of residents and promptly identify changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions and communicate significant changes in condition to physicians, responsible parties, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures within the RN scope of practice
• Monitor residents throughout the night and ensure clinical needs, comfort, safety, and scheduled treatments are appropriately addressed
• Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound clinical judgment and established protocols
• Supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to CNAs and other nursing personnel during the assigned shift
• Ensure staff assignments are completed appropriately and resident care needs are consistently met
• Provide coaching, education, and clinical support to nursing team members
• Communicate effectively during shift-to-shift report to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate
• Provide residents and families with education regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and changes in condition
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure physician orders, laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and treatment recommendations receive appropriate follow-up
• Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and transmission-based precautions
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and resident safety initiatives
• Immediately report incidents, accidents, allegations, safety concerns, and other reportable events in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Kansas regulations, facility policies, and professional standards of nursing practice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) 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 assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and support nursing personnel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple resident and operational needs throughout the shift
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

• $10,000 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 – Earn up to $2,500
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Heritage Grove Estates, we are committed to developing nurses at every stage of their careers.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or Director of Nursing, we provide opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities and expand your experience within skilled nursing.

Your development matters because strong nurses create stronger teams and better resident outcomes.

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 exceptional employees. Our goal is to create a workplace where nurses are respected, supported, held to high professional standards, and empowered to use their clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Heritage Grove Estates is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

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 perform direct nursing care and respond to changing resident 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