Assisted Living Nurse

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.

Apply Today

If you are an LPN or RN who enjoys working with seniors and wants to provide nursing care in a relationship-focused assisted living environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join The Terraces at Heritage Grove Estates and help us make every resident feel cared for.

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