Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Respiratory/ICU Step-Down (Bean5)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Clinical Nursing Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential support to patients in a fast-paced medical environment, ensuring their comfort and well-being. As a CNA, you will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses, assisting with vital signs, hygiene, and daily living activities. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. With flexible work policies and a supportive atmosphere, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career in nursing.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training Resources

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Current applicable state license as a CNA required.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties such as taking vital signs and assisting with hygiene.
• Assist in nursing care delivery under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting with Daily Living Activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Maine Medical Center

Department: Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 82

Position: Full-time, Night shift

Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts, Weekends Required

Sign-on Bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):

• $2,500 for 0-1 years of experience (full-time)
• $4,000 for 1+ years of experience (full-time)

Eligibility:

• Hired into a Full or Part-time CNA position; bonus prorated for Part-time hires; Per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

Unit Bio:

Bean 5/IMC/AVU is a high-paced 34-bed medical intermediate care unit. The patient population includes acute on chronic states, respiratory failure, complex vascular, surgical, neuroscience conditions, sepsis, and multisystem organ failure. The unit requires constant assessment, coordination, and interventions. The Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU) manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and frequent assessments.

Job Summary:

Under supervision of Registered Nurses and according to policies and procedures, performs duties such as taking vital signs and assisting with hygiene and activities of daily living. Duties may vary by area. Consideration of patient-specific needs and behaviors is required.

The CNA II assists in nursing care delivery under RN supervision, performing direct and indirect care duties.

Minimum Requirements (KSAs):

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current applicable state license as a CNA required
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start
• At least one year of relevant experience required

Additional skills and requirements are not specified.

Additional Information:

Careers at MaineHealth offer a supportive environment with benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to an inclusive environment where staff can thrive. If you're interested in building a career as a CNA, we offer a paid internship program. Earn while you learn! CNA Training | Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME (mainehealth.org)