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RN Nurse Manager, Skilled Nursing

Bangor, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44+Hogan+Rd+Bangor+ME+USA+04401-5602)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are looking for an experienced, energetic RN Nurse Manager. This position is an integral part of our care management team, supporting our very special Veteran residents on our special Skilled Nursing wing.

RN Nurse Manager Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

+ Ensuring delivery of quality nursing care to each resident by coordinating a meaningful interdisciplinary Plan of Care

+ Overseeing the medication process to include review of proper procedures and accountability

+ Ensuring all nursing and medical records properly document the quality of care in order to meet state, federal and VA regulations

+ Maintaining adequate staffing

+ Investigating unit incident reports accurately, and with timely resolve

+ Communicating unit needs clearly to the DNS, making written and oral reports/recommendations as needed

+ Supervising nurses and direct care staff in a fair and consistent manner, including training, performance review and counseling

Benefits:

Maine Veterans’ Homes offers competitive wages and a customizable benefits package. Options include employer-contributed medical, dental and vision, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental insurance options including life and accident, dependent and medical flexible spending accounts, participation in the Maine Public Employee’s Retirement System, 403(b) plan with employer match, generous earned benefit time, continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement, and a robust wellness incentive program.

We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long term care.

Requirements

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

+ A combination of 3-5 years training and experience in areas such as geriatrics, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and dementia

+ Prior supervisory experience in a long term care facility highly desirable

+ Experience and ability to organize, direct, and coordinate nursing personnel to meet the total needs of the residents

+ Requires proficiency in spoken and written English

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

+ Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, 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.