What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager position at The Laurels of Kent Careers?
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a leadership role? Do you have a passion for leading and teaching other skilled nursing staff?
The RN Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education for nursing home residents.
Why Work with Us
The Laurels of Kent offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the skilled nursing industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and holidays. Our team values communication and collaboration, and we strive to create a supportive work environment that allows our employees to grow professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
- Supervises nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and others.
- Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems.
- Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care and performance of staff.
- Uses a systematic approach in the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
- Contributes to the resident assessments (MDS/CAAs) and the development and implementation of a plan of care.
- Evaluates residents' responses to nursing interventions.
- Understands the rationale for the use of medications and treatments and correctly administers as needed.
Qualifications
- Current state nursing licensure required.
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty desired.
- Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
- A minimum of [insert number] years of experience working in a nursing capacity is required.
About Laurel Health Care Company
Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels) is a national provider of skilled nursing, sub-acute, rehabilitative and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.
We believe that caring is more than providing excellent medical and resident services – it's also being a companion and treating each resident with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion. This is what we call
