Full-time, 40 hour/week, Day shift Registered Nurse Case Manager position at Lincoln Hospital (MaineHealth). The role collaborates in case finding/screening, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, monitoring, service referrals, medication reconciliation, risk call backs and documentation of patient's discharge transition needs. Requires graduate of accredited School of Nursing, two years of experience, acute care experience and knowledge of discharge planning, home care and case management. BSN preferred. Certification or education in Case Management preferred.
Neighborhoods+Damariscotta centers on a historic riverfront downtown district with historic New England homes along streets like Pleasant Street, offering walkable access to local shops and harbor views. Across the bridge over the Damariscotta River lies the sister village of Newcastle, where many professionals reside in quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. Additional housing options extend into surrounding Lincoln County towns like Waldoboro and Wiscasset, where housing transitions to larger, rural lots with easy drives into the town center.
Damariscotta centers on a historic riverfront downtown district with historic New England homes along streets like Pleasant Street, offering walkable access to local shops and harbor views. Across the bridge over the Damariscotta River lies the sister village of Newcastle, where many professionals reside in quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods.
Additional housing options extend into surrounding Lincoln County towns like Waldoboro and Wiscasset, where housing transitions to larger, rural lots with easy drives into the town center.
Getting around+Travel in and out of Damariscotta relies primarily on personal vehicles along the Route 1 corridor, which connects Midcoast Maine communities. Commuting across town or across the river to Newcastle takes only minutes, while drives south toward Wiscasset or Bath and north toward Waldoboro and Rockland are straightforward outside of peak summer tourist traffic. Winter storms require good tires and planning, though main thoroughfares receive prompt clearing.
Travel in and out of Damariscotta relies primarily on personal vehicles along the Route 1 corridor, which connects Midcoast Maine communities. Commuting across town or across the river to Newcastle takes only minutes, while drives south toward Wiscasset or Bath and north toward Waldoboro and Rockland are straightforward outside of peak summer tourist traffic.
Winter storms require good tires and planning, though main thoroughfares receive prompt clearing.
Outdoors+Water-based recreation is centered on the tidal Damariscotta River and nearby coastal waters, offering opportunities for kayaking, boating, and paddleboarding. Short drives lead south down the Pemaquid Peninsula to scenic highlights like Pemaquid Point, while nearby regional coastal escapes include Popham Beach State Park and Reid State Park for hiking, surf views, and beach walks along the Atlantic shore.
Water-based recreation is centered on the tidal Damariscotta River and nearby coastal waters, offering opportunities for kayaking, boating, and paddleboarding. Short drives lead south down the Pemaquid Peninsula to scenic highlights like Pemaquid Point, while nearby regional coastal escapes include Popham Beach State Park and Reid State Park for hiking, surf views, and beach walks along the Atlantic shore.
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Living in Damariscotta
Damariscotta offers relocating nurses an authentic slice of Midcoast Maine life, defined by its tidal riverfront, world-famous oyster aquaculture, and classic New England architecture. Situated alongside the twin village of Newcastle on Route 1, the town pairs a compact, walkable downtown with exceptional dining at King Eider's Pub and River House. Living here means leaving work and being on a kayak launch or coastal trail within minutes, with easy excursions down the Pemaquid Peninsula to Pemaquid Point or west toward Reid State Park. The trade-offs require preparation: rental housing is notoriously tight, year-round nightlife is subdued, and winters are long, cold, and demanding. However, for healthcare professionals seeking a tight-knit community, exceptional safety, and an unhurried coastal rhythm, Damariscotta provides a peaceful and rewarding home base.
