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

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for ICU Step-Down/Respiratory units. You'll assist nursing staff, provide patient care, and support individuals with a variety of medical conditions. Full-time positions offer sign-on bonuses and opportunities for career advancement, including internship training for aspiring CNAs.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience as a CNA is required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• Competency in essential CNA functions demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in providing patient care.
• Perform duties such as taking vital signs and aiding with daily living activities.
• Work within the Assisted Ventilation Unit for specific patient populations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Assisting with hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

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

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

Unit Bio:

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

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: One year of relevant experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant I role. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.

*Seeking a career as a CNA but not currently on the Registry? We offer a paid Internship program! Earn while you learn - get started today!CNA Training | Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME (mainehealth.org)

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