Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit

First Atlantic Healthcare; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine seeks a Nurse Manager for the Dementia Unit to lead clinical excellence and champion person-centered care for residents. You will support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day Nursing Service operations.

Trade-offs: Ensure regulatory compliance, mentor nursing staff, participate in care planning through the RAI process, and foster teamwork, hospitality, and resident comfort across the facility.

Qualifications

• Possess a nursing degree (Diploma/AS/BSN) and current Maine license.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current.
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical excellence, and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and daily rounds on assigned units.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participation in surveys and QAPI.
• Lead staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee admissions, care plans, and family/staff communications.
• Implement infection control policies and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

EMR proficiency

CPR certification

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/AS/BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lead Specialized Clinical Excellence: Join Us as Our Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit!

Are you the type of person who takes pride in clinical leadership, championing person-centered dementia care, and supporting dedicated nursing teams every single day? If you want a rewarding leadership role where your expertise and dedication truly matter, we would love to have you on our team!

About the Role

As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support 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, you will ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory requirements, oversee specialized dementia care, promote positive customer relationships, and foster an environment of teamwork, hospitality, and comfort for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Rounds: Perform daily clinical rounds on assigned nursing units, participate in routine and daily resident care (such as ADLs, meals, and restorative nursing), and conduct rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Ensure nursing practice complies with regulatory standards, participate in state and federal surveys, implement corrective action plans, and actively participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Complete performance evaluations, administer fair disciplinary processes, support electronic charting system (ECS) competency, and implement ongoing education plans for nursing staff.
• Care Planning & Admissions: Oversee the admission process, participate in care plan meetings through the RAI process, ensure care plans reflect current resident needs, and review family, resident, and staff complaints with appropriate follow-up.
• Infection Control & Safety: Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation, while identifying and reporting safety concerns and occupational exposures.

What We Offer You

• Work-Life Balance: We encourage a work-life balance by offering flexible schedules.
• Education Support & Loan Forgiveness: Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support to grow your career with us!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, plus employer-paid life insurance.
• Financial Savings & Retirement: Flexible Savings Accounts (including medical, dependent, and limited) and a 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Leadership Support & Growth: Strong DON and Administrator guidance and support, a work environment that allows you to be a confident leader, and the ability to grow your career within your facility or across our family of homes within Maine.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure & Education: Possess a diploma, Associate's (AS), or Bachelor's (BS) degree in nursing, and must be currently registered and licensed in the State of Maine.
• Certifications: Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, which must remain current during employment.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform all duties with excellence.
• Core Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language, solid computer literacy and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, and effective leadership skills (or the ability to invest in growing them).

Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents?