NURSING UNIT MANAGER

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NURSING UNIT MANAGER

Barron Center

The Barron Center, where kindness matters, has an opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join a truly excellent, dedicated professional nursing management team. The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine's largest skilled nursing facility. We recently opened a new unit for 40 residents and we continue to grow! Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted, leading your team to make a difference in the lives of your residents. To learn more about the Barron Center, click here.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensure as an RN in Maine, additional education in gerontology preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience in long-term care required.
• Possess ability to make independent decisions as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
• Ability to supervise, educate, orient and mentor staff.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and respectful workplace.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct services to residents.

Applications accepted until April 10, 2026.

Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical exam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union position (Grade C44) - Starting salary is $80,652 annually.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Fitness reimbursement
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact jobs@portlandmaine.gov

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : NON UNION

Job Family : HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start : 03/27/2026

Posting End : 04/10/2026

Details : Job Description

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