Nursing Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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Unit Manager, RN

  • Sedgewood Commons
  • Falmouth, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 26 days ago
  • Falmouth, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 26 days ago

$5000 Retention Bonus! At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the...

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Registered Nurse Supervisor, RN

  • Springbrook Center - ME
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

Springbrook seeks weekend nurse supervisor to join our team. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional...

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RN Nurse Manager, Clinical, Home Health

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Kennebunk, ME (24 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (24 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago

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Clinical Supervisor RN in Portland

  • Premiere Healthcare Staffing
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care. Non-OB Facilities - NRP Required upon hire and maintained....

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Clinical Nurse Manager - Medical Specialty Practices

  • Maine Health
  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago

Nursing Req #: 77209 Summary: The Clinical Nurse Manager leads and oversees all operational aspects of the clinical department, including the delivery of high-quality clinical services and...

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Charge Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Coed Behavioral Health Unit

  • Maine Health
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 17 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 17 days ago

Spring Harbor Hospital Nursing Req #: 65167 Full Time/Days (36 Hours Per Week) This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to RN candidates with greater than 1 year of experience For a limited time...

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Clinical Supervisor (RN) - Neurosurgery

  • Maine Health
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 20 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 20 days ago

Medical Group Practices Management/Leadership Req #: 74393 "For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 2 years of RN...

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Nurse Manager -LPN

  • First Atlantic Health Care
  • Portland, ME
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 21 days ago

PCAL is part of our First Atlantic Healthcare family of nursing and assisted living facilities, 100% Maine based and family-owned. We take pride in service to others, knowing we make a difference...

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Hospice RN Case Manager

  • Compassus
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 22 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 22 days ago

Company: Compassus At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance...

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Skilled Unit Manager - RN

  • First Atlantic Health Care
  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago

Seaside: A Superior Level of Heath Care Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient...

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RN Nurse Manager - LTC

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago

Amergis Healthcare has a contract opportunity for an RN Nurse Manager to work in a Long Term Care setting in Portland, ME. Local Pay: $52/hour, paid weekly Travel Pay: $2,408/week Schedule: Monday...

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Nursing Unit Manager

  • City of Portland, ME
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

NURSING UNIT MANAGER Barron Center The Barron Center, where kindness matters, has an opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join a truly excellent, dedicated professional nursing...

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RN- Charge Nurse - Overnights

  • St. Andre Health Care
  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Overnights Your Wellness Matters as Much as Your Patients' at St. Andre Health Care! Are you an RN who leads with compassion, respect, and joy? At St. Andre...

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Case Management RN

  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Description: As a Case Management RN, you'll develop, implement, and evaluate individual patient care plans. You'll work with patients one-on-one to manage their care appropriately and affordably....

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Unit Manager, RN

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Portland, ME offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Portland, ME
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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