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Lincoln Hospital Management/Leadership Req #: 95191 Join Lincoln Hospital in beautiful Damariscotta, Maine, where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence come together in a close-knit community hospital setting. This nursing leader supports an 18-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit and an 8-bed Special Care Unit, providing the leadership, resources, and clinical support teams need to deliver exceptional patient care.
We are seeking an accountable, flexible, and highly collaborative leader who leads by example, fosters strong partnerships, supports their team, and is competent and comfortable providing guidance/expertise in nursing care. Beyond the hospital, Damariscotta offers the best of coastal Maine, with scenic harbors, local shops and restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.
The Manager – Nursing Services – Acute Care – LH role is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on the Unit. Promotes and participates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support the coordination of high quality patient care. The manager has the responsibility and accountability for the oversight of staff during orientation, education, achieving staff competencies consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the nursing department and hospital administration.
Identifies and prioritizes educational needs of the department while upholding excellence in nursing with the use of evidenced-based practice. Creates a positive environment that encourages staff to participate in the identification of areas with opportunities for improvement in patient care, and all related processes. Provides support to staff development and assists staff in developing critical thinking skills, prioritizing, and customer service skills while providing safe and effective care.
Demonstrates integral involvement in QAPI and participates in hospital committees, advancing both professional nursing practice. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program required. BSN preferred. Certification/Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
National certification preferred. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
Three years of recent experience (within the last five) in field of expertise required. Supervisory experience preferred. 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 $113,360.00 to $153,379.20 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. If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org.
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About the role
The Manager – Nursing Services – Acute Care – LH role is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on the Unit. Promotes and participates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support the coordination of high quality patient care.