What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing Operations position at The Laurels of Kent?
Company Overview
The Laurels of Kent is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. We are committed to providing the highest level of care and service to our guests and community.
Job Description
As Assistant Director of Nursing, you will assist the Director of Nursing and help plan, coordinate, and manage the nursing department. You may provide infection prevention management as well. Key responsibilities include:
- Assuring that adequate strategies are in place to verify the current licensure and credentials of nursing employees.
- Aiding with scheduling and performing guest rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and suitability of nursing care.
- Maintaining proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
- Helping develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the guest and guest population.
- Participating in the budget process and helping maintain the nursing supply, equipment, and nurse staffing budgets.
- Maintaining current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare, and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems, and methodology.
- Aiding in assigning responsibilities to associates, taking into consideration guest safety and that duties are commensurate with the educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability of the persons to whom the duties are assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Registered nurse, RN with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
Benefits
We offer one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off, and paid holidays. When you work with The Laurels of Kent, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.
