Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit

Hawthorne House•Freeport, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne House is seeking a Nurse Manager for its Dementia Unit. The Nurse Manager supports the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, this role ensures nursing practice complies with regulatory requirements, oversees specialized dementia care, promotes positive customer relationships, and fosters teamwork, hospitality, and comfort for residents. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Diploma, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current registration and licensure in the State of Maine.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained as current during employment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform the duties.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Computer literacy and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Effective leadership skills, or willingness to develop them.

Responsibilities

Perform daily clinical rounds on assigned nursing units, participate in routine resident care such as activities of daily living, meals, and restorative nursing, and conduct rounds with physicians as needed.
Ensure nursing practice complies with regulatory standards, participate in state and federal surveys, implement corrective action plans, and participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
Complete performance evaluations, administer fair disciplinary processes, support staff competency with the electronic charting system, and implement ongoing nursing staff education plans.
Oversee the admission process, participate in care plan meetings through the RAI process, ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs, and review and follow up on family, resident, and staff complaints.
Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation.
Identify and report safety concerns and occupational exposures.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible employees.
Flexible schedules.
Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support.
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for full-time employees.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Flexible Savings Accounts, including medical, dependent, and limited-purpose accounts.
401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Leadership guidance and support from the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
Opportunities for career growth within the facility or across the company’s Maine homes.
Paid Time Off available to all employees.