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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Hiring for all positions full-time, part-time and PRN day shifts and night shifts available. Full -time hourly rate range 27-33/hour also includes shift differentials. Excellent PRN rates as well...

Clinical Documentation Nurse Educator (RN)

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 23 hours ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 23 hours ago

MaineHealth Corporate Nursing Req #: 29884 This position has opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity The Clinical Nurse Educator provides support to the teams implementing and reporting on these...

Complex Case Manager RN - Oncology (Remote)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Highmark Health in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Company : Highmark Inc. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job has primary ownership and oversight over a specified panel of...

Remote Work

at Intermountain Health in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description: The Manager, RN Revenue Integrity Audit, Recovery and Appeals organizes and manages the daily operations...

Nursing Supervisor - Massena Hospital

  • ME
  • 3 days ago
  • ME
  • 3 days ago

Nursing Supervisor Department: Nursing Administration Location: Massena Hospital Hours Per Week: per diem Schedule: 12 hour variable shift: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 3p7p SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse...

Registered Nurse Supervisor, RN

  • Waterville, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 4 days ago

Overview Oak Grove seeks RN weekend supervisor 6am - 6pm. Schedule can me Friday, Saturday and Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday and Monday. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives...

Nursing Supervisor (RN)

  • South Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

A Great Place to Work Brentwood 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...

Quality & Compliance Nurse Coordinator

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

at Woodlands Senior Living LLC in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Quality & Compliance Nurse Coordinator Augusta, ME ( Admin Job Type Full-time Description Do you have a passion for...

Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

  • Saco, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 6 days ago

Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Our Maintenance Team at Seal Rock supports our entire...

RN Nursing Supervisor - Outpatient MAT OTP

  • Calais, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Calais, ME
  • 7 days ago

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Seeking: R N Nurse Supervisor Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 1:30 pm Our Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision...

Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager - 894466

  • South Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago

Registered Nurse Case Manager Location: Worthington,MN Start Date: 05/05/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on...

ICU Charge Nurse Travel

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 8 days ago

ICU Charge Nurse Travel Lewiston, ME 2 days ago CATEGORY Nursing - RN-ICU JOB TYPE Contract We are busy working on a travel ICU charge nurse job opening near Lewiston, Maine. The hospital prefers...

RN Unit Manager - Skilled Nursing

  • Auburn, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 8 days ago

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

Nurse Care Manager -part time

  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago

We are growing! Greater Portland Health is expanding its nursing team to support and increase our capacity to assess, educate, and empower our patients to live healthy lives. Our nursing team is...

Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - ASU/PACU

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 10 days ago

Scarborough Surgery Center Management/Leadership Req #: 20222 Join our talented surgical team at Scarborough Surgery Center as an ASU/PACU Nurse Manager (RN)! The Scarborough Surgery Center is...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Maine offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
High School or GED
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
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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