Director of Nursing Services: Skilled Nursing Leadership

RAM Recruiting; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

The Pavilion at Kenton, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Covington, KY, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and maintain a home-like environment on the former St. Elizabeth Hospital campus.

The DON will oversee daily nursing operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support residents' well-being and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations and clinical care
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the nursing staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on resident care planning
• Manage nursing schedules, staffing, and quality assurance

Job description

The Pavilion at Kenton, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Covington, KY, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and maintain a home-like environment on the former St. Elizabeth Hospital campus.

The DON will oversee daily nursing operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support residents' well-being and quality of life.