Maine Medical Center Management/Leadership Req #: 91218 At Maine Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented and dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and communities. We invest in our leaders, support professional growth, and foster a culture where collaboration, innovation, and compassion drive everything we do. Join us in shaping the future of nursing and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
The Nurse Manager, in collaboration with the Nursing Director, serves as the vital link between the mission and vision of Maine Medical Center and the delivery of safe, compassionate, patient and family-centered care. This leadership role is responsible for fostering an environment that supports exceptional clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, staff engagement, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager partners with nurses, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and administrative leaders to meet the evolving challenges of today's healthcare environment.
The successful candidate is a visionary leader who combines clinical expertise, critical thinking, innovation, and strong management skills to inspire teams, advance quality initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. This role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who thrives in a dynamic healthcare setting and is committed to developing high-performing teams while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
BSN required. Masters preferred. License/Certifications: Requires current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
Requires advanced knowledge and expertise in providing care in order to oversee others and serve as effective resource at a level normally acquired through two or three years of progressive experience. Requires interpersonal and management skills in order to deal with complex management problems. Communicates effectively with unit and administrative personnel, physicians, a variety of other hospital staff and persons within the community.
Requires a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills to make management decisions at unit level and make recommendations for consideration on departmental issues. Requires the ability to integrate the knowledge of teaching principles and counseling techniques in order to direct the growth of the unit staff. Requires a high level of organization skills, effective time management and delegation strategies that include the ability to rapidly prioritize and adjust work flow according to changing unit needs.
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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $132,225.60 to $178,880.00 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
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