Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Millinocket Regional Hospital; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Millinocket Regional Hospital seeks a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant II for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. This role involves assisting nursing staff in providing care to patients, including monitoring vital signs and helping with daily living activities. This position requires a current CNA license and BLS certification, with part-time night shifts including weekends.

Benefits

Sign on bonus for Clinical Nursing Assistants

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs direct and indirect care duties.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Basic hygiene assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 33852

Part-time, Night Shift

2 12-hour shifts

Weekends Required

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:

The NICU/CCN in The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is a 51 bed level lll-lV unit. This is the largest ICU in the state of Maine. We have single rooms with state of the art equipment and work closely with all disciplines- surgical, cardiac, GI, genetics, renal, palliative care etc. We have Neonatologists and APP’s covering 24/7 with a nursing staff of 150. We have an active critical care transport team and a nurse driven PICC Team.Neonatal Intensive Care Unit -31 beds & Continuing Care Nursery - 20 Beds

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.

*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)

If you have questions about this role, please contact Meredith C. Files at [e-mail]