Join our exceptional, 5- star team, caring for our very special Veteran residents!

Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to manage and direct our 30-bed Residential Care Unit. The RN Residential Care Director is responsible for ensuring the necessary care and services are provided to each resident, maintaining the highest level of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

MVH-Bangor offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes up to $5,250 Annual Student Loan Repayment Assistance!

As a 2021 recipient of the American Health Care Association’s Award for Excellence in Quality, we look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long-term care.

Residential Care Director Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and ensures delivery of quality care to each resident on the unit by initiating and coordinating the comprehensive interdisciplinary care plan, in compliance with state and federal regulations, and MVHA policies and procedures.
• Ensures the identification, management, and treatment of medical issues as they arise.
• Oversees, completes, and maintains nursing/medical records according to procedure in order to document resident outcomes and meet state, federal, and VA regulations.
• 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. Ensures that all resident information is current, accurate, and updated as the resident's condition(s) dictate.
• Works closely with the Administrator on a variety of management issues regarding nursing services, policies, regulatory requirements, general operations, human resources, and strategic planning.
• Works with social services and other staff regarding admissions and discharge planning.
• Consults with the resident's physicians as necessary.
• Contacts the resident's responsible parties to relate the resident's status and response as needed.
• Keeps informed on residential care trends, resources, facilities, and community resources.
• Attends and participates in leadership, staff meetings, and annual in-service.
• Supervision of clinical staff; scheduling, performance and disciplinary reviews, coaching, and promoting growth through continual training programs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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.