Top 339 Charge nurse Jobs in Augusta, Me

Infection Control/Nurse Educator
Mount Joseph at Waterville —Waterville, ME
- $39 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
RN - Registered Nurse
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation —Augusta, ME
- $41.44 - $51.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Patient monitoring
- RN License
6d
Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice & Home Health
Northern Light Home Care and Hospice —Maine
- $31.50 - $61.04 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Registered Nurse - Intermittent (Per Diem)
US Veterans Health Administration —Augusta, ME
- $79,904 - $139,497 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Express Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Per diem
MaineGeneral Health —Gardiner, ME
- $34.00 - $59.50 an hour
- Part-time
- RN License
- Urgent Care
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Charge Nurse (RN) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MAINE VETERANS HOMES —Augusta, ME
- $36.81 - $45.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgical Float
US Veterans Health Administration —Augusta, ME
- $79,904 - $139,497 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
12d
Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem
MAINE VETERANS HOMES —Augusta, ME
- $42.42 an hour
- Per diem
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- English
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Oakland Family Medicine, per diem
MaineGeneral Health —Oakland, ME
- $34.00 - $59.50 an hour
- Part-time
- RN License
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
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6d
Registered Nurse - Acute Care (Emergency Department)
US Veterans Health Administration —Augusta, ME
- $79,904 - $139,497 a year
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
12d
Registered Nurse - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
US Veterans Health Administration —Augusta, ME
- $79,904 - $139,497 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
School Registered Nurse (RN) - Chelsea $42-46
Maxim Healthcare Services —Chelsea, ME
- $40 - $46 an hour
- No weekends
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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6d
Registered Nurse (RN) - Gray Birch - Per Diem
MaineGeneral Health —Augusta, ME
- $35.00 - $61.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Rehabilitation center
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Registered Nurse (RN) - House Administrator
MaineHealth —Damariscotta, ME
- $43.26 - $58.52 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
Non-Clinical Medical Case Manager Nurse (RN III Equivalent)
LifeHealth LLC —Augusta, ME
- $42.83 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Nursing
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Vaccination Nurse (RN) - Flu Clinics, per diem
MaineGeneral Health —Waterville, ME
- $39.08 an hour
- Part-time
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
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12d
Nurse
Summerset Camp for Girls —Smithfield, ME
- RN License
- LPN
- Entry level
Endoscopy Nurse Supervisor (RN)
MaineGeneral Health —Augusta, ME
- Part-time
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager
MaineHealth —Damariscotta, ME
- $37.09 - $50.17 an hour
- Email
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
8d
Registered Nurse Night Shift-$20,000 Sign-on Bonus
Mount Joseph at Waterville —Waterville, ME
- $35 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- RN License
- Primary Care
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Infection Control/Nurse Educator

Mount Joseph at Waterville -
Waterville, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$39 - $45 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

RN License
Teaching

Full Job Description

Infection Control Nurse / Nurse Educator

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Infection Control Nurse / Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS F-880, CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and state regulations.

This position also serves as the facility’s Nurse Educator, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering clinical education and competency validation for licensed nurses, CNAs, medication technicians, and ancillary staff in the long-term care and skilled nursing environment.

This role supports resident safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement (QAPI), and staff competency.

Primary Responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Control (CMS F-880)

Develop, implement, and update the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually.
Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections including UTIs, pneumonia, wound infections, GI illness, respiratory outbreaks, and MDROs.
Track and trend infection data monthly and report to QAPI committee.
Maintain NHSN reporting as applicable.
Monitor and support the antibiotic stewardship program.
Conduct daily clinical rounds to identify signs and symptoms of infection.
Ensure appropriate isolation precautions (standard, contact, droplet).
Monitor and document outbreak investigations.
Report communicable diseases per CDC and state guidelines.
Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards, and CDC Infection Prevention Guidelines.
Audit hand hygiene compliance, PPE use, cleaning and disinfection practices, refrigerator temperature logs, sharps disposal, and biohazard storage.
Conduct routine environmental rounds with EVS.

Nurse Educator Responsibilities

Conduct general orientation for new nursing staff.
Provide infection control education during onboarding.
Validate return demonstrations and clinical competencies.
Develop annual education calendar.
Provide required annual competencies including infection control, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, bloodborne pathogens, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, change in condition/SBAR, and abuse & neglect prevention.
Maintain staff education files and competency records.
Validate competencies such as glucometer use, code cart checks, oxygen safety, PEG tube care, catheter care, wound care treatments, and isolation set-up.
Provide remediation and performance coaching as needed.

Quality Assurance & QAPI

Participate in QAPI meetings.
Provide infection trend data with analysis.
Develop corrective action plans for identified infection trends.
Lead performance improvement projects related to infection reduction.

Collaboration

Collaborate with Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Unit Managers, EVS, Dietary, and Therapy departments.
Serve as clinical resource to nursing staff.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Maintain infection logs and surveillance reports.
Maintain education attendance records and competency checklists.
Prepare documentation for state and federal surveys.

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum 2–3 years long term care experience preferred.
Infection Preventionist training preferred.
Knowledge of CDC guidelines and CMS regulations.
Strong leadership and teaching skills.

Performance Expectations

Maintain infection rates at or below national benchmarks.
Ensure 100% annual competency compliance.
Demonstrate regulatory readiness.
Provide consistent clinical leadership presence on units.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision/401k
PTO accrual
Aflac (employee paid)
$10,000 sign on bonus paid out according to MJW policy

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Oakland Family Medicine, per diem

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Registered Nurse - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)

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