Skilled NOC Charge Nurse

The Lodge at Heritage Grove Estates (SNF) Topeka, KS 66611, US

$40 - $47 / hour

Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager

Heritage Grove Estates
Topeka, Kansas
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Nurses

Why Join Heritage Grove Estates?

At Heritage Grove Estates, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of a team that values clinical excellence, accountability, professional growth, and the meaningful impact you make in the lives of our residents every day.

✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
✔ Opportunities for nursing leadership and career advancement
✔ Leadership that values communication, accountability, and staff development
✔ Meaningful work where your leadership directly impacts resident outcomes

Position Overview

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking an experienced and dependable Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership, staff supervision, and direct nursing support within our skilled nursing environment.

This position serves as a key clinical leader on the nursing floor and is responsible for ensuring residents receive safe, timely, and high-quality care while maintaining accountability among nursing staff. The Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager will provide hands-on nursing care when necessary, supervise CNAs and other nursing personnel, conduct resident rounds, coordinate changes in condition, and ensure clinical documentation and care delivery meet facility and regulatory expectations.

This is a working clinical leadership position. The successful candidate must be comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with direct resident care and responding to the changing needs of the nursing department.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

Oversee daily clinical operations and resident care delivery within the assigned area
Conduct routine resident rounds to evaluate clinical status, quality of care, and staff performance
Assess residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition and ensure appropriate interventions are initiated
Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, assessments, and other nursing services within scope of practice
Ensure physician orders, care plans, treatment plans, and clinical interventions are implemented accurately and timely
Respond appropriately to acute changes in condition and emergency situations
Coordinate admissions, readmissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned
Promote resident dignity, safety, preferences, and person-centered care throughout the unit

Staff Leadership & Accountability

Provide leadership, direction, supervision, and support to CNAs and nursing staff
Make appropriate assignments and delegate responsibilities based on resident needs, staff competency, and scope of practice
Monitor staff performance and ensure assigned resident care is completed appropriately
Provide real-time coaching, education, and corrective guidance when performance concerns are identified
Communicate employee performance or disciplinary concerns to nursing leadership and Human Resources as appropriate
Assist with orientation, training, and development of newly hired nursing team members
Promote professional communication, teamwork, accountability, and respectful workplace expectations
Assist with staffing coordination, schedule adjustments, and call-in coverage when necessary

Documentation & Care Coordination

Ensure nursing documentation is accurate, complete, timely, and reflective of residents' current conditions and services provided
Review electronic medical record documentation for completeness and follow up on identified concerns
Communicate changes in condition and significant clinical concerns to physicians, responsible parties, and appropriate interdisciplinary team members
Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary meetings as assigned
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, MDS, and other disciplines to support continuity of care
Ensure new orders, laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and clinical recommendations receive appropriate follow-up

Quality, Compliance & Resident Safety

Maintain compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Kansas regulations, facility policies, and professional nursing standards
Support continuous survey readiness through routine monitoring of clinical practices and documentation
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
Assist with monitoring and reducing falls, infections, pressure injuries, medication errors, avoidable hospitalizations, and other adverse clinical outcomes
Support infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE utilization, isolation precautions, and appropriate infection-control procedures
Participate in investigations, audits, corrective action plans, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned
Immediately report resident safety concerns, allegations, incidents, accidents, or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with facility policy and applicable reporting requirements

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current, active RN or LPN license in good standing in the State of Kansas
Current CPR/BLS certification
Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute nursing experience preferred
Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, coach, and support nursing personnel
Strong understanding of clinical documentation, resident care planning, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians, employees, and interdisciplinary team members
Ability to prioritize multiple clinical and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Strong commitment to resident-centered care, accountability, teamwork, and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Nurses
Competitive compensation
401(k) retirement plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Care Cash Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Heritage Grove Estates, we are committed to developing strong clinical leaders. This position provides an opportunity to strengthen your nursing leadership experience while developing skills in clinical operations, staff management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and resident care oversight.

Whether your goal is to advance into a Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, or another nursing leadership position, we believe in developing talented professionals from within our organization.

About Us

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services focused on compassion, dignity, safety, and clinical excellence.

Our residents are at the center of everything we do. We foster a workplace where employees are supported, held to high professional standards, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents and families we serve.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career.

If you are a dependable clinical leader who values accountability, teamwork, and exceptional resident care, apply today to join the team at Heritage Grove Estates.

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 their 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
Ability to perform direct nursing duties and provide floor coverage when necessary
Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

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