RN Day Shift

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for a day shift role focused on resident-centered care in a supportive skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

The RN will provide high-quality clinical care, administer medications, supervise LPNs and CNAs, and collaborate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote safety, comfort, and positive resident outcomes. Missouri licensure and BLS/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Compassionate, dependable, resident-focused.
• Ability to work on a day shift in a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care per physician orders and care plans.
• Perform resident assessments and identify changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs on shift.
• Document accurately and timely clinical notes.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Communicate changes with physicians and families.
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Care planning

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

Join Our Day Shift Nursing Team!

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding day shift nursing opportunity? Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated RN to provide exceptional, resident-centered care in a supportive skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Our day shift nurses play an essential role in providing high-quality clinical care, monitoring resident conditions, supporting the nursing team, and ensuring residents remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the day.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, resident-centered nursing care while using strong clinical judgment to assess residents, identify changes in condition, and coordinate appropriate interventions. The RN administers medications and treatments, communicates with physicians and families, supervises and supports LPNs and CNAs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote positive resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans

• Perform comprehensive resident assessments and identify changes in condition

• Use clinical judgment to evaluate resident needs and determine appropriate interventions

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered

• Provide and oversee wound care, IV therapy, and other skilled nursing treatments within scope of practice

• Communicate changes in resident condition to physicians and other members of the healthcare team

• Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs during the shift

• Respond promptly to resident needs, call lights, and emergencies

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed

• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

• Educate residents and families regarding care, treatment, and health needs

• Follow infection prevention and infection control protocols

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations

• Promote resident dignity, safety, comfort, and quality of life

• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented nursing environment

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• Current BLS/CPR Certification

• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital, or post-acute care experience preferred

• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused

• Ability to work effectively as part of a day shift nursing team

We Welcome Nurses With Experience In

• Skilled Nursing

• Long-Term Care

• Rehabilitation

• Post-Acute Care

• Hospital Nursing

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Geriatric Nursing

• Charge Nurse

• Registered Nursing

Why Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation, you'll be part of a team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care. We are committed to providing our nurses with the resources, leadership, and support they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a rewarding RN day shift position where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, we'd love to meet you.

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.