Nursing Unit Manager

About The Barron Center: Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions;
Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community.

A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services.

At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care. Learn more about the Barron Center.

Job Summary: The City of Portland is seeking a Resident Services Director to oversee 24-hour operations of a designated unit at the Barron Center. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care, fostering strong relationships with families and ensuring clinical excellence through mentorship and collaborative management.

Duties & Responsibilities: You will manage comprehensive assessments, care planning, and unit documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the leadership rotation
• Driving quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives
• Resolving clinical or family concerns to maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• Up-to-date immunization records are required for all Barron Center staff.
• An annual flu vaccine is required.
• Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Deadline Extended - Applications accepted until August 21, 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, with a starting pay range of $83,072 - $93,499 per year, based on relevant years of experience.

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

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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.

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