Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – ICU Step-Down/Respiratory (Bean5)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the ICU Step-Down/Respiratory unit at Maine Medical Center. The role involves providing critical patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. With flexible work policies and various benefits, including sign-on bonuses, MaineHealth fosters a supportive environment for care teams. Join to help make a difference in patient outcomes while advancing your career.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• CNA state license required.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of start.
• Relevant experience of at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care under supervision of RN.
• Perform duties like taking vital signs and hygiene assistance.
• Consider patient-specific needs in care.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assessment Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – ICU Step-Down/Respiratory (Bean5)

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 34698
Date Posted: Jun 25, 2025

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

• $2,500 for 0-1 years of experience (full time)
• $4,000 for 1+ years of experience (full time)
• Bonuses are prorated for Part-time hires; Per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

Unit Bio:

Bean 5/IMC/AVU is a high-paced 34-bed medical intermediate care unit. The patient population includes acute on chronic states, respiratory failure, complex vascular, general surgical, neuroscience conditions, sepsis, and multisystem organ failure. Constant assessment, coordination, and interventions are essential. Patients in the Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU) may require mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and frequent assessments.

Summary:

Under supervision of Registered Nurses, performs duties such as taking vital signs and assisting with hygiene and daily activities. Duties vary by area. Consideration of patient-specific needs is required.

The CNA II assists in nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing direct and indirect care duties.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. Current applicable state license as a CNA required.
3. Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start.
4. At least one year of relevant experience required.

Additional skills or requirements are not specified.

Additional Information:

Working at MaineHealth offers benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth emphasizes investing in its care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're interested in building a career where collaboration delivers top-quality care, apply today.

MaineHealth requires all care team members to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, subject to legal exemptions.

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