City of Portland - Director of Nursing

Start Date: July 03, 2024 | End Date: November 01, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other

Health and Human Services Department - Barron Center

The Barron Center is a 219-bed, municipally operated, long-term and skilled care nursing home including a 50-bed dementia unit. The City of Portland and the Barron Center take pride in our long history of compassionate and individualized care. Recently the Barron Center has established a new partnership with North Country Associates, based out of Lewiston, Maine which will assist in the ever changing regulatory landscape of long-term care. To learn more about the Barron Center, click here.

The Director of Nursing Services at the Barron Center is a key position in our Senior Management team. This individual with the help of the Assistant Director of Nursing will assume responsibility for the oversight of clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and above all, commitment to meeting the needs of residents and their families. The Director of Nursing Services will supervise a stable and high functioning staff of Nurse Managers and Supervisors. We will require an energetic and experienced professional with significant long-term care experience who can set and maintain the standards for the future of the Barron center. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to oversee the department budget, regulatory compliance, staffing patterns and personnel issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains effective relationships with staff, residents, family members, regulatory agencies and others as needed.
• Responsible for the 24/7 delivery of quality nursing services.
• Develops and implements resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice.
• Participates in the development of the Division's budget.
• Communicates regularly with the Medical Director and other medical staff members to discuss resident care or facility issues and assist with problem resolution.
• Works collaboratively with all City divisions, employees and union representatives.
• Reviews quality data, creates improvement teams, and provides oversight for process improvements.
• Serves as the primary resource for regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Ensures there are sufficient competent nursing staff.
• Ensures compliance with union contracts

Required Experience:

• Current Maine licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 3 years' experience in nursing management.
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing the operation of a long-term care facility.
• A proven track record of success in nursing administration.
• Considerable experience in rehabilitative, gerontological and long-term care nursing.
• Experience with active Quality Improvement Programs.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively and the ability to lead a professional staff through continued change.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
• Bachelor’s (BSN) degree.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and a pre-employment physical exam.

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Salary & Benefits:

Non-union (D63) - Starting Salary: $98,095 - $124,283 annually.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace.
Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov