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Position Overview Unit Manager – Nurse | (Offering up to $7,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Nurses)

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse to serve as a Unit Manager within our skilled nursing environment. This leadership role combines clinical oversight with team management, ensuring high-quality resident care, staff performance, and regulatory compliance across an assigned unit.

As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for supervising nursing staff, coordinating care delivery, and maintaining clinical excellence on your unit. You will serve as a key liaison between residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring care is delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with facility standards.

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the assigned unit, ensuring quality care delivery and appropriate staffing levels
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to nursing staff, including CNAs
• Conduct regular rounds to assess resident condition, monitor care delivery, and ensure adherence to care plans
• Perform comprehensive assessments and coordinate clinical interventions as needed
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in care plan meetings and communicate updates with residents and families
• Monitor and address clinical issues, including infection control, wound care, and changes in resident condition
• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance management
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coordination, and addressing call-ins as needed
• Ensure compliance with all CMS, state, and facility regulations and policies
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current, active Nursing license in the State of Kansas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, delegate, and support a clinical team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive resident outcomes

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

At Heritage Grove Estates, we are committed to developing our leaders. Whether you are advancing your clinical expertise or preparing for higher-level leadership roles, we provide opportunities for growth, mentorship, and career progression.

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our mission is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and improving the quality of life for every resident we serve.

We foster a supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to succeed—professionally and personally.

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 laws.

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

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents (up to 50+ lbs with assistance as needed)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively in emergency situations