Nursing Manager Jobs in Maine

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
  • 26 days ago
  • Falmouth, 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westbrook, 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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Registered Nurse Supervisor, RN

  • Windward Gardens
  • Camden, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Camden, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Windward seeks full time, weekday supervisor to join our team. Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of...

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Nurse Manager

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor
  • Belfast, ME
  • 15 hours ago
  • Belfast, ME
  • 15 hours ago

Nurse Manager Career Opportunity Leading with Heart: Your Journey Starts Here Seeking a career that's both personally enriching and professionally rewarding, close to home? Encompass Health...

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Nurse Supervisor

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor
  • Brewer, ME
  • 15 hours ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 15 hours ago

Nurse Supervisor Career Opportunity Leading with Heart: Your Journey Starts Here Seeking a career that's both personally enriching and professionally rewarding, close to home? Encompass Health...

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Unit Manager - RN

  • Orono Commons
  • Orono, ME
  • 18 hours ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 18 hours ago

Orono Commons seeks full time unit manager to join our team. One year of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility required. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the...

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Home Health RN Case Manager

  • Elara Caring
  • York, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • York, ME
  • 1 day ago

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our...

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RN Nurse Manager, Clinical, Home Health

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 2 days ago

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Weekends Nursing Supervisor (RN)

  • National Health Care Associates
  • Bath, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bath, ME
  • 2 days ago

A Great Place to Work Winship Green is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be...

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Travel Nursing-RN, Unit Manager

  • StaffDNA
  • Orono, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 2 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Manager Job Summary: The RN Unit Manager oversees the daily operations of a nursing unit, including clinical coordination, staffing, and quality assurance. This role...

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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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Weekend Registered Nurse Supervisor, RN

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Camden, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Camden, ME
  • 2 days ago

Overview Weekend Supervisor-12 hour shifts 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...

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Nursing Supervisor - Massena Hospital

  • 122 Massena Hospital
  • ME
  • 4 days ago
  • ME
  • 4 days ago

Nursing Supervisor Department: Nursing Administration Location: Massena Hospital Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts, nights and weekends expected SUMMARY: The Nurse...

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Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager (Bangor)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience...

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Nursing Supervisor (RN)

  • National Health Care Associates
  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago

A Great Place to Work Eastside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be...

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Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Maine 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 Maine
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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