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Residential Care Director (RN)

Caribou, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=163+Van+Buren+Rd+Caribou+ME+USA+04736)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Care Director (Registered Nurse) to oversee the daily operations and clinical care on our Residential Care Unit. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with strong leadership skills and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide clinical and administrative leadership for residential and nursing care services

+ Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as MVH policies and procedures

+ Oversee care planning, assessments, and implementation of individualized resident care plans

+ Coordinates all required documentation including MDS, monthly resident status reports and progress notes, ensuring that documentation is informative, descriptive, and reflective of the resident's care plan

+ Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing and residential care staff

+ Collaborate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary teams, and external providers

+ Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

+ Participate in budgeting, staffing, and resource management

+ Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents and staff

Benefits

+ MainePERS Pension Plan — for your long-term security

+ 403(b) plan with employer match

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment

+ Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Requirements

+ Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse License, authorized to work in the State of Maine, BSN preferred.

+ At least five (5) years of clinical experience; two (2) years in long-term care preferred.

+ Experience or training in such areas as geriatrics, residential care education, and dementia is desirable.

+ The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective leadership and engage in purposeful communication, as well as experiences that exhibit creativity, integrity, and initiative.

+ Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.

+ Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.