Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Inpatient Psychiatry (P6)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Portland is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Inpatient Psychiatry unit. The role involves providing essential patient care, including hygiene assistance and vital sign monitoring. Candidates must be certified and willing to participate in ongoing education. A supportive work environment with competitive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine.
• Participates in continuing education relative to role.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Takes vital signs under supervision.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Inpatient Psychiatry (P6)

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 18255
Date Posted: May 13, 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:

P6 (Pavilion 6) is the 21 bed Inpatient Psychiatry unit at Maine Medical Center. Over the years it has evolved from a traditional psychiatric unit to one that serves an increasingly medically complex population with a particular emphasis on Geriatric Psychiatry. All patients on P6 have both a major psychiatric illness, as well as a medical comorbidity that requires an inpatient level of care. We are excited to grow our interdisciplinary team and welcome all applicants from those new to Psychiatry, to those who have many years of experience.

Position 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.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: Participates in continuing education relative to role as defined.

2. License/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine and be on the State of Maine Registry, having completed a six-week or equivalent course.

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

Additional Information:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Meredith Files at [emailprotected]

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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