RN Transitional Care Supervisor en Mount Desert Island Hospital

Description

MDI Hospital is seeking an RN Transitional Care Supervisor to lead our Swing Bed Program. This position oversees patient evaluation, goal setting, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to support effective rehabilitation and safe discharges. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients' social and activity needs
• Ensuring adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Managing patient transfers
• Collaborating with families, healthcare teams, and community resources for seamless care transitions
• Utilization management, including monitoring appropriate care levels and patient length of stay
• Facilitating discharge planning
• Providing patient education to reduce re hospitalizations

Weekend rotations may apply. If you are a compassionate RN with experience in transitional care or rehabilitation settings and strong teamwork skills, we encourage you to apply!

About MDI Hospital
Rooted in Community. Inspired by Care.
Mount   Desert Island Hospital isn’t just a place where care is delivered —   it’s where care begins, where it grows, and where it connects us all.   Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, surrounded by the rugged beauty of   Acadia National Park, MDI Hospital is deeply woven into the fabric of   island life. We’re not just serving a community — we are the community.

A Place Where You Belong.
At   MDI Hospital, every team member is more than a healthcare professional  —  they’re a neighbor, a friend, a familiar face in the grocery store  or  on the hiking trail. We believe that healing happens best when  people  feel seen, supported, and valued. That’s why we foster a  workplace where  everyone belongs, where voices are heard, and where  your contributions truly matter.

Small Town Heart, Big Impact.
Though   we serve a small, close-knit population, our reach is wide and our   impact deep. We offer a full spectrum of care — from family medicine  and  behavioral health to emergency services and specialty care — all   grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. Our partnerships with   organizations like Penn Medicine and the MDI Biological Laboratory help   us bring world-class resources to our rural setting.

A Culture of Connection.
We   believe that wellness is a shared journey. Whether it’s through   community wellness programs, school-based health initiatives, or simply   taking the time to listen, we’re here to walk alongside our patients  and  each other. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and always  ready  to lend a hand — or an ear.

Come Grow With Us.
Working   at MDI Hospital means being part of something bigger than yourself. It means joining a team that values your well-being, supports your  growth,  and celebrates your unique strengths. Whether you’re new to the  island  or have called it home for years, you’ll find a place here —  not just to  work, but to belong.

Benefits:

MDI    Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft  protection   program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a  comprehensive   award-winning wellness program with reimbursement  incentives, generous   tuition reimbursement, and continuing education  benefits. Some  positions  may qualify for a sign on bonus and  relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI    Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment    opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all  job   classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age,  mental   disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender,  sexual   orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status,  national   origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected  by   applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

Current professional license as Registered Nurse in Maine.

AHA BLS certification. 

Experience Required:

3-5 years’ experience in acute care nursing.

Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.

Strong time management skills. Self-motivated.

Computer proficiency

Ability to communicate well with team, patients, and family.

Experience with Coordination of Swing Bed program preferred.

Experience managing those with chronic illness, behavior modification, goal setting, and education.

Care management experience preferred.

Special Requirements:

1. Valid Maine driver’s license and daily access to reliable and insured vehicle 

2. Must have organizational skills, the ability to self-motivate, and the ability to prioritize duties

3. Proficient computer literacy including, but not limited to, electronic medical records, electronic data entry, report/data generation and retrieval. Ability to learn multiple system software. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel

4. Ability to use basic office equipment: phones, computers, fax machine, scanners, copiers, calculator.

5. Must be able to support the organizations mission, vision, and values

6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

7. Ability to maintain effective work relationships and to work collaboratively with the health care team

8. Ability to develop a collaborative therapeutic alliance with individuals

Cognitive Requirements:

1. Emotional maturity

2. Critical Thinking ability

3. Reading, writing, and mathematics

4. Ability to analyze data and reports

5. Ability to develop plans, procedures, goals, strategies, or processes

6. Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and health care environment

Physical Demands:

1. Able to sit, stand, walk for minimum 8-hour shifts. May occ. need to work in excess of 8 hr 

shift. May require walking outside to various buildings on campus.

2. Work weekend rotations.

3. Able to carry 20 lbs.

4. Drive to practice sites, visit sites, meetings

5. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat or twist repeatedly throughout the day. 

6. Prolonged time on telephone and computer.

7. Adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). Position requires hand and finger dexterity.

Environment:

1. Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids and communicable diseases.

2. High stress potential.

3. Frequent use of VDT.

4. Work in close proximity to coworkers or other members of the health care team.