Director - Nursing Services, Acute Care

Maine Health•Damariscotta, ME

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About The Position

The Nursing Director plays a key leadership role, partnering with the Acute Care Manager to ensure excellence in quality, patient experience, and engagement. This position serves as the vital link between MaineHealth's mission and vision and the delivery of safe, patient- and family-centered care. With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing desired.
Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
Current license as a Registered Nurse by the Maine State Board of Nursing required.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in nursing, with at last three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other staff members.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading the planning and implementation of systems that uphold high standards of patient care
Supporting and developing a skilled, effective nursing team
Promoting cost-effective practices
Maintaining a 24/7 nursing care model that meets patient and family needs
Demonstrating exceptional communication and leadership skills