Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $2,500 (FT)

Sign-on bonus: $4,000 (FT)

Job summary

MaineHealth's Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital NICU in Portland, ME seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support neonatal care during part-time night shifts. The unit features 51 beds and a high- level of collaboration with multiple disciplines, including Neonatology and APPs, with 24/7 coverage.

The role emphasizes nursing assistance under RN supervision in a fast-paced NICU environment, requiring a CNA license and BLS, plus at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CNA license required; BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care administration under RN supervision.
• Perform a variety of direct and indirect care duties in NICU setting.

Skills

BLS certification

CNA experience

Nursing care

Education

CNA license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 90754
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Part-Time, Night Shift | 3, 12-Hour Shifts | Weekends Required
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 90754

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:
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):

• 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: One year of relevant experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant I role.
• 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.

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

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