Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for CNA

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Night shift in a full-time Acute Care role. The position works three 12-hour night shifts (35 hours per week) with a sign-on bonus for eligible CNA candidates.

Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus (0–1 years) or $4,000 (1+ years). Part-time options offer $1,250–$2,500. Base pay is announced as $20.27–$24.36 per hour; MaineHealth benefits apply for eligible staff, including extensive overall compensation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/ Certifications: CNA certification required; BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• The CNA – Acute Care role assists in the administration of nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect care duties.

Skills

CNA license

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support

For a limited time we are offering a sign-on bonus for CNA's!

Full Time: 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,000 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000

Part time: 0-1 years of experience eligible for $1,250 1+ years of experience eligible for $2,500 Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part-time CNA position.

Bonus amount prorated for Part-time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

*Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.*

Full-Time

Night Shift

35-hours per week

Three - 12 hour shifts

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care role assists in the administration of nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect care duties.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.


• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.


• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A


• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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