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

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, helping to provide essential care to patients under the guidance of Registered Nurses. This part-time night shift role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, including training and flexible work options.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• CNA experience 0-6 months preferred.
• Training on the job is provided.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities under nurse supervision.
• Perform various service duties such as taking vital signs.
• Support nursing care administration to designated patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Current BLS certification

Job description

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

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 33852
Date Posted: May 30, 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:

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Meredith C. 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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