Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit

Hcshiring; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hcshiring seeks a Lead Nurse Manager for the Dementia Unit to guide clinical leadership, support nursing teams, and ensure person-centered dementia care. You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, and direct day-to-day nursing services while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality resident outcomes.

You will lead rounds, oversee admissions and care planning, ensure staff development, and promote a safe, welcoming environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Licensure & education: diploma/AS/BSN in nursing and current Maine RN license.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Rounds: lead daily rounds, oversee resident care and collaborate with physicians.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality: ensure nursing practice meets regulatory standards and participate in surveys.
• Staff Leadership & Development: evaluate performance, manage discipline, support ECS competency and staff education.
• Care Planning & Admissions: oversee admissions, participate in RAI care planning, review complaints and ensure care plans reflect needs.
• Infection Control & Safety: implement policies on infection control and report safety concerns.

Skills

Nursing leadership

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

English language

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Maine RN License

CPR Certification

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).