Job Title
Nursing Supervisor
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursing Supervisor to join our team at a hospital located in Calais, Maine. This critical leadership role involves overseeing hospital operations and coordinating age-appropriate patient care activities during off-hours or in the absence of senior nursing leadership.
The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and maintain operational efficiency across the facility. This position requires a professional who can uphold organizational standards, policies, and procedures while fostering a confidential and supportive environment aligned with our mission, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive supervision of hospital operations during assigned shifts.
- Coordinate and oversee age-appropriate patient care activities across various units.
- Assume overall management responsibilities for the facility in the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing, or Unit Directors.
- Ensure strict adherence to established nursing standards, hospital policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding patient information and hospital operations.
- Actively support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in the age-appropriate care of patients using the nursing process.
- Utilize strong leadership skills for effective communication, organization, conflict management, and problem-solving.
- Function independently and respond efficiently in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of four (4) years of acute care experience.
- Demonstrated experience in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical proficiency in applying the nursing process to age-appropriate patient care.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including effective communication, organizational skills, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to act rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.