Avesta Housing is seeking a Nurse Manager to work at our assisted living facility, 75 State Street. The Nurse Manager provides leadership to the health services teams at our assisted living facility to ensure maximum efficiency, quality of care, and resident satisfaction. This position serves as lead nursing resource for the community, including coordination of resident health services, assessments, and service plans, while ensuring resident centered care and compliance with all State and Federal regulations of a Level IV Private Non-Medical Institution. If you are looking to escape the frenzied pace of hospital and nursing home work, come join us at 75 State Street to obtain the work/life balance you have been seeking!

About 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work. 

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have the following:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work occasionally outside of traditional business hours including weekends.
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to relate to a variety of people and personalities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate the program philosophy and goals.
• Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Must possess Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum three years management experience, preferably in a long-term care setting, including proven background of recruiting and managing high-quality employees.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations related to residential care, act on interpretations, and achieve intended results both directly and through other staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of resident’s rights.

Click HERE to view the full job description for the Nurse Manager position.

This is a full-time position that pays $75,000 - $90,000 annually.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including: 

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees 
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?  

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!

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