Nurse Manager (RN) - Gray Birch, Skilled Nursing Unit

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Earned time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b)/401(a) match

Employee assistance

Job summary

MaineGeneral is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager (RN) to lead the Gray Birch Skilled Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care nursing team. This full-time day-shift role oversees clinical operations, staff development, and patient-centered care delivery within a collaborative, regulation-driven environment.

You will manage scheduling, budgeting, quality outcomes, and vendor relations while ensuring compliance with long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Maine)
• Experience leading teams in long-term care or skilled nursing
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and quality standards
• Proven ability to drive high-quality patient care and staff performance

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Directs operations including performance management and staff satisfaction.
• Oversees scheduling, payroll, and student engagement.
• Monitors budgets, regulatory compliance, and vendor relations.
• Manages procurement of systems/equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates patient care with staff, physicians, and departments.
• Resolves complaints and conflicts to closure.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Staff scheduling

Education

Maine RN license

Job description

Job Summary

Gray Birch is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team and oversee the delivery of exceptional care within our skilled nursing unit. This leadership role is responsible for managing clinical operations, supporting and developing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Position Details

Role: Nurse Manager (RN)

Location: Gray Birch – Skilled Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care Facility

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days (M-F)

What You'll Do

• Develops and implements specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management.
• Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, payroll and student engagements.
• Plans and monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations.
• Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Manages complaints and conflicts through to resolution.

What You'll Need

• Current State of Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Previous leadership or management experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, quality standards, and resident-centered care practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage operations, and drive quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with residents, families, providers, and staff.

Why Choose MaineGeneral

Competitive Pay and Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs Work-Life Balance: Earned time off, paid parental leave, and more Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities Student Loan Assistance: Potential reimbursement to help you thrive The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Hourly Schedule and Employment Status

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Job Exempt: Yes

Benefits

• Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
• Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Employee Rights E-Verify Participation Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written affirmative action program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. EEO is Law.