Nurse Unit Manager: Lead Care Teams & Elevate Outcomes

West State Street; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

West State Street is seeking a Nursing Unit Leader to direct nursing and patient care on an assigned unit within a long‑term care setting. You will ensure care delivery aligns with our mission and regulatory standards while leading a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RN licensure and a nursing degree, with responsibilities including staff development, scheduling, and enforcing performance expectations to maintain high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure by State Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and direct the overall operations, coordination and direction of nursing and patient/resident care for an assigned nursing unit.
• Ensure that patient/resident care delivery is consistent with the mission, vision, values and company policies in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, rehabilitation therapy and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients on assigned nursing unit.
• Manage the human resources in assigned unit to include limiting use of overtime and agency personnel, recruiting and orientating staff, assessing the work performance of nursing staff, and implementing disciplinary action when necessary.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current RN licensure by State Board

Job description

West State Street is seeking a Nursing Unit Leader to direct nursing and patient care on an assigned unit within a long‑term care setting. You will ensure care delivery aligns with our mission and regulatory standards while leading a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RN licensure and a nursing degree, with responsibilities including staff development, scheduling, and enforcing performance expectations to maintain high-quality resident care.