Interim DNS - RN Bangor, ME area

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem shifts

Competitive pay and shift differentl

Weekly Pay

Mentorship program

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency in Maine is seeking a Director of Nursing for interim/agency roles in our long-term care and rehab facilities. You will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, setting goals aligned with our mission and advancing care quality.

This role has 24-hour accountability for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care, guiding staffing, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration toward outstanding resident outcomes and staff satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in long-term care or similar 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 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

Nursing leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

A Great Place to Work:

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, a growing network of more than 40 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care centers that touch the lives of thousands of families throughout the Northeast.

We have per diem shifts available now in our Long-Term Care and Rehab Facilities!

What You'll Do:

Interim DNS - Agency employee

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:

• All shifts available now including per diem & temp-to-hire!
• Competitive hourly rates and shift differentials
• Weekly Pay
• 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
• 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.