- Schedule - Shift - Hours: Full Time - Day Shift
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a sign on bonus for Nurse Managers of $10,000.00
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full Time position. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – Biddeford and Sanford
- The ideal candidate for this role wants to educate and advocate while leading a team by example.
- Solid leadership, communication and emotional intelligence are necessary to oversee and encourage a team while reaching unit goals and providing excellent patient care.
- Experience in ACU and/or PACU setting and leadership is necessary.
Surgical services are available at both the Biddeford and Sanford locations for Maine Medical Center.
Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU) – Biddeford Campus
The Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU) provides preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing outpatient (day surgery); Recovers and prepares the outpatient populations for discharge and care for patients during procedures in the Anesthesia Procedure room.
Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU) – Sanford Campus
The Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU) provides preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing outpatient (day surgery); Recovers and prepares the outpatient populations for discharge and care for patients during procedures in the Anesthesia Procedure room. The Sanford campus caters to orthopedics, ophthalmology, podiatry, pain management and general surgery.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery – Biddeford Campus
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery is a recovery room where patients who have had surgery or diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia or sedation are monitored after surgery. A critical care unit where the patient's vital signs are closely observed, pain management begins, and fluids are given. This area allows patients to regain consciousness and fully emerge from the effects of anesthesia under the supervision of skilled nurses.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery – Sanford Campus
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery is a 5 Bed recovery room where patients who have had surgery or diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia or sedation are monitored after surgery. A critical care unit where the patient's vital signs are closely observed, pain management begins, and fluids are given. This area allows patients to regain consciousness and fully emerge from the effects of anesthesia under the supervision of skilled nurses.
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for the provision of nursing services on their unit. S/he is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures that will ensure quality patient care, promote cost effectiveness, educate and support competent nursing practice. The Nurse Manager skills entail coaching, motivating and leading a professional team to provide safe and effective care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing desired. Masters in Nursing preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current registered nurse licensure by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Certification in Nursing leadership is desired.
- Experience: Minimum of three years' knowledge and experience in Management preferred.
- Strong customer service and communication skills required.
- Extensive interaction with physicians, intra- and interdepartmental staff members, patient and family members, office staff and professional organizations outside the hospital setting.
- Visual and mental concentration required for updating policies and practices, performance reviews and coordinating scheduling needs.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
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