Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit
Freeport, MEFull-time$41.5–48.5/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit supports the Director of Nursing in directing day-to-day nursing services. The role oversees specialized dementia care, regulatory compliance, resident care planning, admissions, infection control, and staff development. It also promotes teamwork and positive relationships with residents and families. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation.
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Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay Rate: 41.50
PayRate Interval: Hourly
PayRate Max: 48.50
Shift: Days
Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
$15,000 Sign on bonus for eligible employees!
40 hours full time, Monday through Friday - OnCall Rotation required.
Lead Specialized Clinical Excellence: Join Us as Our Nurse Manager - Dementia Unit!
Are you the type of person who takes pride in clinical leadership, championing person-centered dementia care, and supporting dedicated nursing teams every single day? If you want a rewarding leadership role where your expertise and dedication truly matter, we would love to have you on our team!
About the Role
As a lead within a strong clinical team, you support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory requirements, oversee specialized dementia care, promote positive customer relationships, and foster an environment of teamwork, hospitality, and comfort for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Oversight & Rounds: Perform daily clinical rounds on assigned nursing units, participate in routine and daily resident care (such as ADLs, meals, and restorative nursing), and conduct rounds with physicians as necessary.
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Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Ensure nursing practice complies with regulatory standards, participate in state and federal surveys, implement corrective action plans, and actively participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
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Staff Leadership & Development: Complete performance evaluations, administer fair disciplinary processes, support electronic charting system (ECS) competency, and implement ongoing education plans for nursing staff.
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Care Planning & Admissions: Oversee the admission process, participate in care plan meetings through the RAI process, ensure care plans reflect current resident needs, and review family, resident, and staff complaints with appropriate follow-up.
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Infection Control & Safety: Implement policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation, while identifying and reporting safety concerns and occupational exposures.
What We Offer You
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Work-Life Balance: We encourage a work-life balance by offering flexible schedules.
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Education Support & Loan Forgiveness: Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support to grow your career with us!
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Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, plus employer-paid life insurance.
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Financial Savings & Retirement: Flexible Savings Accounts (including medical, dependent, and limited) and a 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
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Leadership Support & Growth: Strong DON and Administrator guidance and support, a work environment that allows you to be a confident leader, and the ability to grow your career within your facility or across our family of homes within Maine.
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Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Licensure & Education: Possess a diploma, Associate's (AS), or Bachelor's (BS) degree in nursing, and must be currently registered and licensed in the State of Maine.
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Certifications: Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, which must remain current during employment.
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Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform all duties with excellence.
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Core Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language, solid computer literacy and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, and effective leadership skills (or the ability to invest in growing them).
Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today and join a team that values your leadership, dedication, and care!
How this job compares
Set against the 1,190 open Nurse Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$41.5–48.5/hr
- US median$43–66/hr229 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $45/hr, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($54/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Nurse Manager hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Nurse Manager jobs in Maine and 1,190 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- HCA Healthcare146 open
- AdventHealth116 open
- Kaiser Permanente63 open
- Experience
- Nurse Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (928 postings).
- Education
- 627 of the 1,190 open Nurse Manager jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs
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