Assistant Director of Nursing - Long Term Care
Bangor, ME
GLC On-The-Go
5x8 hrs

Assistant Director of Nursing - LTC/SNF | Bangor, ME | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
• Shift: Monday through Friday 8-5, with variable days and weekends
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Assistant Director of Nursing specializing in Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) in Bangor, ME. This contract position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and nursing operations.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred. Holds a current registered nurse license in the state of Maine. Two (2) years in a management/leadership position in addition to long-term care experience is preferred. Acute/Rehabilitation experience preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Position Summary: Assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. Ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assumes the duties of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence as directed. Although this job description is intended to be as complete as possible, omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

I. CLINICAL COMPONENT

1. Nursing Process
   • Develops, interprets, implements, and evaluates standards of care, policies, and procedures for all patient/resident populations.
   • Assures patient/resident rights by directing and/or providing care which considers each patient's/resident's value and belief system.
   • Functions as a patient/resident advocate providing information and assuring confidentiality of information of records.
   • Directs staff in responding to complex patient/resident care priorities.
   • Acts as a role model and facilitator for Nursing Department collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
2. Quality Improvement
   • Acts as an advocate for providing safe delivery of patient care.
   • Ensures that procedures for Standard Precautions are followed.
   • Monitors the quality of all aspects of the medical record through open and closed chart reviews.

II. EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT

1. Education
   • Communicates knowledge formally and informally to meet needs of patient/resident and staff.
   • Participates in facility orientation program.
   • Encourages and participates in educational programs and research that contribute to the improvement of nursing practice.

III. MANAGEMENT COMPONENT

1. Responsibilities to the Nursing Department
   • Evaluates or participates in the evaluation of clinical competency of personnel and makes recommendations to improve quality of care.
   • Directs nursing personnel in emergency situations.
   • Completes employee performance appraisals as directed.

Specific Requirements: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maine. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with all personnel. Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult patients/residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relay information concerning a patient's/resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in patient care, apply today!