Nurse Manager (RN) - Inpatient Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit, 1NW

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Management/Leadership

We are seeking a compassionate Nursing Leader who excels in communication, fosters a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement, and leads with fairness and consistency. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical expertise in psychiatric disorders and is passionate about mentoring, developing, and supporting care team members to achieve their full potential. This leader will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, social workers, educators, and clinical program leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care while promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

The 1 North West Coed Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at MaineHealth Behavioral Health's Spring Harbor Hospital specializes in the care of lower acuity adolescent girls and boys generally between ages 12-18. Unit treatment and programming includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and family therapy, occupational therapy interventions, and utilization of positive behavioral incentives and supports. Patients receive on-site academic tutoring and engage in recreational opportunities in the gym, and the outside playground and courtyard areas. Treatment includes dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, milieu activities, and skills-based groups.

Summary

The Nurse Manager assists the Director in the coordination, supervision, and management of all personnel and patient care activities of the unit and in the successful operation of the hospital and network at large.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. RNC preferred. License/

Certifications

Licensed as a registered professional nurse by the Maine State Board of Nursing required.

Experience

2+ years of psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred. Demonstrate leadership and management skills. Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and judgment. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

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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.