Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Float Pool

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Portland, ME is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant II. In this part-time role at Maine Medical Center, you will support nursing staff while gaining experience across various specialties, including pediatrics and critical care. Ideal candidates will possess strong adaptability and critical thinking abilities.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources for you and your family

Qualifications

• Current license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days.
• CNA experience of 0-6 months preferred; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administration of nursing care under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Performs direct and indirect care duties, including hygiene and daily living activities.
• Adaptability to various Med Surg and specialty units required.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Basic Hygiene Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 32881
Date Posted: May 30, 2025

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):

0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) 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.

Unit Bio:

Maine Medical Center’s Float Pool offers a unique opportunity for an experienced clinical nursing assistants to expand their knowledge base and sharpen their skill set. A CNA in this position is given the opportunity to train on an array of Med Surg floors, Telemetry units and high acuity settings within Maine’s only Magnet designated hospital and level 1 Trauma Center. The assortment of floors and units a CNA could potentially be assigned to may give way to opportunity to practice in highly sought after specialties once trained on multiple units, including pediatrics and Mother/Baby care, that may not otherwise be available at the time of hire. Candidates applying to the Float Pool must possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, remarkable adaptability and critical thinking expertise.

Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurses and according to defined policies and procedures, performs various service duties and technical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.

The Certified Nursing Assistant II 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):

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

2. 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.

3. Experience: CNA experience 0-6 months. On-the-job training provided.

Additional Information:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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