Director of Nursing (RN)

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship & training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful resident care

Job summary

National Health Care Associates, Inc. in Brewer, ME is seeking a Director of Nursing Services (DNS - RN) to provide strategic leadership for the nursing team in a 111-bed post-acute center.

The DNS will drive clinical excellence, RCA/POC processes, and foster a collaborative environment while ensuring resident-centered care and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will hold a valid RN license in Maine, have prior senior nursing leadership in long-term care or SNF settings, and

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license is required.
• 2+ years as a Director of Nursing in a Nursing Home/Short Term Rehab facility strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery.
• Visionary mindset with focus on innovation and quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance.
• Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

RCA/POC leadership

RN license

Communication skills

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Team mentorship

Clinical excellence

Regulatory compliance

Geriatric care

Education

Advanced degree or certification

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Brewer is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 74 Parkway South, Brewer, Maine, 04412

Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, one of the finest and most successful skilled nursing facilities in the state of Maine, with 111-beds, including 20 that are designated to an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) unit, and a 4-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare Services, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services (DNS - RN) with a soft-handed but results-driven leadership style who can foster a collaborative and trusting environment in the nursing department. The incoming DNS must be capable of independently driving root cause analysis (RCA) and plans of correction (POC) independently from the regional clinical consultant.

What You'll Do:

As the Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, setting goals and objectives aligned with our mission. You will foster excellence and innovation in nursing care. Your leadership will shape the culture of our facility and drive the advancement of healthcare practice.

The Director of Nursing Services has 24‑hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high‑quality and cost‑effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices
• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance
• Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans Ensure compliance to regulatory standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long‑term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Brewer team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Nursing include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• 2+ years as a Director of Nursing in a Nursing Home/Short Term Rehab facility strongly preferred
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Commitment to resident‑centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long‑Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named Best Of by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.