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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Night Shift

OPCO Skilled Management
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
Join Our Day Shift Nursing Team!

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

Our Day Shift nurses are essential members of our clinical team, providing expert nursing care while ensuring our residents remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)


Schedule

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, resident-centered nursing care while supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The RN is responsible for resident assessments, medication administration, clinical decision-making, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans
  • Perform resident assessments and identify changes in condition
  • Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care as ordered
  • Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs during the shift
  • Respond quickly to resident needs and emergencies
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Communicate with physicians regarding changes in resident condition
  • Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
  • Educate residents and families regarding care and treatment plans
  • Follow infection prevention and infection control protocols
  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations
  • Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work 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, critical thinking, and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused


We Welcome Nurses With Experience In

  • Skilled Nursing
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Post-Acute Care
  • Hospital Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Charge Nurse
  • Geriatric Nursing


Why Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation?

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

If you're looking for a rewarding day shift RN position where your expertise makes a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply Today!

Join Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation and help us provide outstanding care to our residents every night.

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.

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