Description

The Nurse Manager is responsible for daily operations of the Medical Surgical & Intensive Care Units. Able to provide age-appropriate nursing care and serve as a resource to the units’ patient populations. Must be adaptable to a fast-paced ever-changing environment. A strong team player. Must possess exemplary customer service skills and demonstrate consistent use of caring behaviors. Ability to communicate well with all members of the healthcare team. Responsible for holding staff accountable in maintaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission Standards.

 Responsibilities:

• Interviews and hires staff, counsels, and disciplines staff as appropriate.
• Coordinates scheduling of staff, daily assignments, and monthly schedules.
• Other Duties: performs tasks of staff nurse as directed by Nurse Director.

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine is a full-service hospital, serving both Hancock and western Washington Counties. Our 64-bed facility provides emergency, primary and specialty care, acute inpatient, diagnostic, birthing, and surgical services. At Maine Coast Hospital, we dedicate ourselves to providing exceptional medical care with the personal touch and convenience only a community hospital can offer. Maine Coast has earned both national and state recognition for patient safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Maine Coast Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport. 

The Ellsworth community is a short drive to the scenic Maine coast and is near Acadia National Park with mountains and exceptional year-round recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, golf, and more. Our neighborhoods are safe, friendly, and have outstanding schools. Enjoy the best of both worlds, practicing at a smaller community hospital in one of the most beautiful places in Maine while having the support of a large healthcare system

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Maine RN License (or eligible to obtain)
• 3 years of clinical and relevant experience
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification