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Mainevets

Residential Care Director (RN)

Mainevets, Caribou, Maine, us, 04736

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Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Care Director (Registered Nurse) to oversee the daily operations and clinical care on our Residential Care Unit. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with strong leadership skills and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for residential and nursing care services

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as MVH policies and procedures

Oversee care planning, assessments, and implementation of individualized resident care plans

Coordinates all required documentation including MDS, monthly resident status reports and progress notes, ensuring that documentation is informative, descriptive, and reflective of the resident's care plan

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing and residential care staff

Collaborate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary teams, and external providers

Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

Participate in budgeting, staffing, and resource management

Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents and staff

Benefits

MainePERS Pension Plan — for your long-term security

403(b) plan with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Requirements

Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse License, authorized to work in the State of Maine, BSN preferred.

At least five (5) years of clinical experience; two (2) years in long-term care preferred.

Experience or training in such areas as geriatrics, residential care education, and dementia is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective leadership and engage in purposeful communication, as well as experiences that exhibit creativity, integrity, and initiative.

Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.

Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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