Kimes Nursing & Rehab

Nursing Home · Athens, OH

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Nursing Home

The city

Living in Athens, OH

Athens is a lively college town nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, home to Ohio University. Nurses enjoy a close-knit community feel with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Hocking River and the surrounding Wayne National Forest, plus local dining and culture rooted in the campus atmosphere.

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State price level · Ohio: 7% below the national average; State index 92.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,011/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $38,204/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Kimes Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Athens, Ohio (45701). The organization employs nurses in supervisory roles such as Charge Nurse, with responsibilities spanning clinical care, staff supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nursing Home · Athens

More about Kimes Nursing & Rehab

The facility's clinical operations include medication administration, IV infusion therapy, vital signs monitoring, patient assessments, triage and emergency response, and medical documentation. The interdisciplinary team approach suggests coordination across multiple healthcare disciplines. Nursing roles at Kimes involve both direct patient care and leadership responsibilities, including staff supervision and patient/family education.

Working here

Culture and working life

interdisciplinary collaborationsupervisory nursingspecialized geriatric caredevelopmental disabilities supportrehabilitationpatient educationlong-term careemergency readiness

What to consider

The good

Charge Nurse role offers leadership and supervisory experience
Diverse clinical responsibilities including IV infusion therapy, triage, and emergency response support skill development
Interdisciplinary team collaboration environment
Opportunity to gain specialized experience in developmental disabilities and Alzheimer's care
12-hour day shift schedule (6am–6pm) may appeal to nurses preferring consolidated work days
Patient and family education component allows for relationship-based care

The hard parts

12-hour shifts may be physically and mentally demanding
Charge Nurse responsibilities combine direct patient care with staff supervision, potentially creating high workload
Caring for patients with developmental disabilities and Alzheimer's can be emotionally taxing

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 25, 2026

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