Unit Manager, RN

Oak Grove Center; Maine; On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Center seeks a compassionate Unit Manager, RN to lead nursing care for youth in a residential treatment setting.

The role oversees unit operations, coordinates trauma-informed nursing care, ensures regulatory and safety standards, and supervises nursing staff. Collaboration with therapists, educators, and direct care teams is essential to care planning for at-risk and special needs youth.

Qualifications

• Lead nursing care for youth in a residential treatment setting.
• Coordinate trauma-informed nursing care to support treatment goals.
• Ensure regulatory and safety standards are met and maintained.
• Supervise nursing staff and collaborate with therapists, educators, and direct care teams.
• Participate in care planning for at-risk and special needs youth.
• Manage medications, conduct nursing assessments, and oversee documentation.
• Provide crisis response as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit operations and nursing workflows in a residential setting.
• Coordinate care plans with multi-disciplinary treatment teams.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff to meet clinical standards.
• Ensure accurate medication administration and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Pediatric/behavioral health experience

Regulatory compliance

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Medication management

Documentation accuracy

Coaching staff

Trauma-informed care

Education

RN license

Job description

Oak Grove Center seeks a compassionate Unit Manager, RN to lead nursing care for youth in a residential treatment setting. This role oversees unit operations, coordinates trauma‑informed nursing care, and ensures regulatory and safety standards. The Unit Manager supervises nursing staff, collaborates with therapists, educators, and direct care teams, and participates in care planning for at‑risk and special needs youth. Responsibilities include medication management, assessments, staff coaching, documentation oversight, and crisis response. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, pediatric or behavioral health experience, and a passion for healing and advocacy.