What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager position at The Laurels of Kent Careers?
Leadership Opportunity for RNs
The Laurels of Kent Careers offers a unique leadership role for Registered Nurses (RNs) who are passionate about leading and teaching other skilled nursing staff. As an RN Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing, planning, coordinating, or managing nursing care and health education for our nursing home guests.
We value our employees and offer 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 is experienced, hard-working, and committed to communication and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise nursing care provided by RNs, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and others.
- Review and implement all nursing procedures and systems.
- Assess and evaluate systems that facilitate quality guest care and staff performance.
- Use a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care.
- Contribute to guest assessments (MDS/CAA's) and develop and implement plans of care.
- Evaluate guests' responses to nursing interventions.
- Understand medication and treatment rationales and administer as needed.
Requirements:
- Current state nursing licensure required.
- CPR certification and additional nursing specialty certification desired.
- Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
About The Laurels of Kent Careers
We are a national provider of skilled nursing, sub-acute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. At The Laurels, we prioritize caring and treat each guest with dignity, respect, and compassion, embodying "The Laurel Way of Caring". We were named a Great Place to Work for 2020 based on employee surveys evaluating elements such as community impact, job meaning, and employee pride.
