Nurse Manger-Dementia Unit - Hawthorne House - Freeport, ME

First Atlantic Health Care • South Portland, ME

19h

About The Position

The Nurse Manager leads the Dementia Unit and 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, the Nurse Manager oversees specialized dementia care, ensures nursing practice complies with regulatory requirements, promotes positive customer relationships, and fosters teamwork, hospitality, and comfort for residents.

Requirements

• Diploma, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Currently registered and licensed in the State of Maine.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current throughout employment.
• Knowledge and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
• Effective leadership skills or willingness to develop them.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support.
• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, plus employer-paid life insurance.
• Flexible Savings Accounts, including medical, dependent, and limited accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Leadership guidance and support from the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Opportunities to grow a career within the facility or across the company's homes in Maine.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree