RN Unit Manager: Elevate Nursing Care & Outcomes

West State Street; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Job summary

West State Street is seeking a Unit Manager/Director - RN to support the Director of Nursing with delivering high‑quality care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and satisfaction for patients, residents, families, and employees.

You will lead the nursing unit, ensure compliance with mission and policies, collaborate with physicians and therapy teams, and manage nursing staff resources to optimize performance and reduce overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing is required.

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.

Job description

West State Street is seeking a Unit Manager/Director - RN to support the Director of Nursing with delivering high‑quality care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and satisfaction for patients, residents, families, and employees.

You will lead the nursing unit, ensure compliance with mission and policies, collaborate with physicians and therapy teams, and manage nursing staff resources to optimize performance and reduce overtime.