Nurse Manager: Lead Geriatric Care & Team Excellence

Mainevets; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

MainePERS retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

General Employee Referral Program

Opportunities for professional develop

Mission-driven work environment

Meaningful difference in the lives ofV

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes Bangor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager to lead our nursing staff and residents. You will oversee daily unit operations, ensure high-quality care, and guide a compassionate team in a mission-driven organization dedicated to Caring for Those Who Served.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services and the interdisciplinary team to promote the best quality of life for residents and maintain regulatory compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Maine RN license.
• Knowledge of nursing standards; apply state, federal, and VA regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead, delegate, coach, and support a diverse nursing team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years nursing experience in geriatrics/rehabilitation/education/psychiatric nursing/long-term care (preferred).
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience (preferred).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the assigned nursing unit.
• Coordinate and evaluate comprehensive resident care plans per MVH policies and regulations.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, CNAs, and related roles.
• Monitor residents' conditions and follow up with physicians, families, and the care team.
• Ensure nursing documentation, assessments, MDS, progress notes and care plans are complete.
• Monitor medication processes and conduct audits for safe practices.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and assignment of personnel to meet needs.
• Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate nursing staff; address performance concerns.
• Participate in hiring, employee relations, investigations, and supervisory duties.
• Respond to resident and family concerns; resolve issues collaboratively.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, meetings, trainings, surveys, inspections, regulatory activities.
• Work with Director of Nursing Services on operations, regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Clinical supervision

Team coaching

Education

Maine RN license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Maine Veterans’ Homes Bangor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager to lead our nursing staff and residents. You will oversee daily unit operations, ensure high-quality care, and guide a compassionate team in a mission-driven organization dedicated to Caring for Those Who Served.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services and the interdisciplinary team to promote the best quality of life for residents and maintain regulatory compliance across shifts.