Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Care/SCU

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager – Nursing Services – Acute Care at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine, leads nursing practice and operations on the 18-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit and 8-bed Special Care Unit. You will guide staff, promote evidence-based care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements include RN licensure, BSN preferred, BLS, and 3 years of leadership experience; this role offers comprehensive MaineHealth benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required; national certification preferred.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Three years of recent experience in field; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing practice and operations on the Unit.
• Lead orientation, education, and staff competency development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Promote evidenced-based practice and influence staff through QAPI and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Lincoln Hospital

Management/Leadership
Req #: 95191

Join Lincoln Hospital in beautiful Damariscotta, Maine, where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence come together in a close-knit community hospital setting.

This nursing leader supports an 18-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit and an 8-bed Special Care Unit, providing the leadership, resources, and clinical support teams need to deliver exceptional patient care. We are seeking an accountable, flexible, and highly collaborative leader who leads by example, fosters strong partnerships, supports their team, and is competent and comfortable providing guidance/expertise in nursing care.

Beyond the hospital, Damariscotta offers the best of coastal Maine, with scenic harbors, local shops and restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

Summary:

The Manager – Nursing Services – Acute Care – LH role is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on the Unit. Promotes and participates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support the coordination of high quality patient care. The manager has the responsibility and accountability for the oversight of staff during orientation, education, achieving staff competencies consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the nursing department and hospital administration. Identifies and prioritizes educational needs of the department while upholding excellence in nursing with the use of evidenced-based practice. Creates a positive environment that encourages staff to participate in the identification of areas with opportunities for improvement in patient care, and all related processes. Provides support to staff development and assists staff in developing critical thinking skills, prioritizing, and customer service skills while providing safe and effective care. Demonstrates integral involvement in QAPI and participates in hospital committees, advancing both professional nursing practice.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program required. BSN preferred.
2. Certification/Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required. National certification preferred. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Three years of recent experience (within the last five) in field of expertise required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $113,360.00to $153,379.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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