Manages, plans, coordinates, and performs direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care.
Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 18
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!seniors
License
RN license Current registration as an RNcurrent RN registration
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
current RN registrationCurrent registration as an RN
Also asks
strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills
Also asks
ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practiceAbility to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
administer and document medication, treatment, and proceduresAdministers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
Day to day
routinely perform rounds to verify resident safety, comfort, and care deliveryRoutinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
Day to day
supervise, assign, and assist direct care staff nursing activitiesSupervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff.
Details
100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilitiesMedicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.
Worth asking
Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Manages, plans, coordinates, and performs direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care.
Job
Responsibilities
Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff.
Job Qualifications and Skills
Current registration as an RN
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
Possess leadership skills
We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!
Neighborhoods+Residential areas in Great Bend include Great Bend Northwest, a suburban neighborhood primarily composed of smaller studio to two-bedroom residences alongside medium-sized single-family homes. Established housing options also extend along residential corridors such as Aspen Drive, Park Avenue, 21st Street, and Anchor Way, offering quiet, car-dependent surroundings with straightforward street layouts.
Residential areas in Great Bend include Great Bend Northwest, a suburban neighborhood primarily composed of smaller studio to two-bedroom residences alongside medium-sized single-family homes. Established housing options also extend along residential corridors such as Aspen Drive, Park Avenue, 21st Street, and Anchor Way, offering quiet, car-dependent surroundings with straightforward street layouts.
Getting around+Daily travel across Great Bend is short and predictable, with typical commutes averaging around 10 minutes and minimal traffic congestion on local roads. The town lacks substantial public transit, making personal vehicles necessary for getting to clinical shifts and running errands. Regional drives take approximately an hour to Salina and about an hour and 45 minutes to Wichita.
Daily travel across Great Bend is short and predictable, with typical commutes averaging around 10 minutes and minimal traffic congestion on local roads. The town lacks substantial public transit, making personal vehicles necessary for getting to clinical shifts and running errands.
Regional drives take approximately an hour to Salina and about an hour and 45 minutes to Wichita.
Outdoors+Outdoor amenities within town include open green spaces for walks, alongside municipal amenities such as a local zoo and a community water park. The broader surrounding landscape offers open prairie vistas, though public recreation lands across the region are relatively sparse and require driving to reach.
Outdoor amenities within town include open green spaces for walks, alongside municipal amenities such as a local zoo and a community water park. The broader surrounding landscape offers open prairie vistas, though public recreation lands across the region are relatively sparse and require driving to reach.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Great Bend
For nurses considering a relocation to Great Bend, Kansas, the city offers an unhurried, low-distraction setting where daily life revolves around a peaceful neighborhood rhythm. Commuting is exceptionally fast, averaging roughly 10 minutes with virtually no traffic congestion, making door-to-door trips between home and hospital shifts stress-free. Residential choices range from suburban pockets in Great Bend Northwest to quiet corridors along Aspen Drive and Park Avenue. Because the town is spread out and public transit is minimal, owning a reliable car is essential for daily errands as well as regional excursions—such as driving an hour to Salina or an hour and 45 minutes to Wichita for metropolitan amenities. While community facilities include local green spaces, a zoo, and a water park, nightlife and dining options remain modest, requiring newcomers to embrace a simpler routine. Weather conditions demand attention, particularly persistent prairie winds, winter snowfall, and spring storm season. For nurses seeking minimal hustle, supportive neighbors, and an easy commute, Great Bend provides a calm Midwestern base.
