Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Surgical Telemetry (MS3)

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (up to $4,000 for 1+ yrs

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for Acute Care in Biddeford, ME. The role supports nursing staff on Med Surg Telemetry, with full-time night shifts and every third weekend.

Sign-on bonuses are offered for CNAs with varying experience levels. The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and compliance with safety protocols on a busy 56-bed unit.

Qualifications

• CNA license required with current state registration.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of start date.
• Nursing/clinical support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform direct and indirect care duties on the Med Surg Telemetry unit.
• Provide patient care on a fast-paced 56-bed unit with various medical-surgical services.

Skills

CNA license

BLS certification

Nursing/Clinical Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center Biddeford |Med Surg

Full-Time, Night Shift | 3, 12-hour Shifts | 6:45P - 7:15A

Every Third Weekend

Nursing/Clinical Support Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 78263

MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs):

• 0 - 0.99 years of experience is eligible for up to $2,500 (full time)
• 1+ years of experience eligible for up to $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 Information

Med Surg 3 (MS3) is a fast-paced 56 bed Adult Medical Surgical Telemetry unit at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, Maine. The healthcare team provides care to adult complex patient populations from a wide variety of medical-surgical services including, but not limited to, Pulmonary, Renal, Infectious Disease, GI, Cardiac, Hematology/Oncology, and Orthopedics.

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.
• Experience: Relevant experience preferred.
• 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.