Certified Nursing Assistant - Transitional Care (R7)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a Transitional Care unit. This full-time night-shift role involves 3x12-hour shifts with weekends required.

The unit focuses on longer stays and interprofessional care to promote engagement and well-being. A CNA license and BLS are required, with sign-on bonuses available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Licensure: Current CNA license required and BLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Less than six months CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic CNA care under RN supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Support safety, mobility, and engagement on the transitional care unit.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 83372

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Transitional Care (R7)

Full-Time, Night-Shift

3X12-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 $2,000 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

0-1 years of experience eligible for $1,250 (part-time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $2,500 (part-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

We are currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to join our newly created 40-bed medical surgical unit with a focus on patients requiring a longer length of stay.This transitional care unit bridges the gap between various providers, services, and settings.Our interprofessional team consists of geriatrics, nursing, providers and activities teams trying to alter the plan of care to promote engagement in art, games, and socialization to preserve the health and morale of the population. Our nurses, patient care technicians, and CNAs exemplify analytic ability to identify patient needs, risks, and interventions. We provide excellent customer service to patients and families at their currenthealth statesand learning abilities. As a team, we continually demonstrate exceptional communication abilities, always effectively interacting and problem-solving with other healthcare professionals, hospital administration, patients and families.This unit invites registered nurses seeking a well-rounded, patient focused opportunity within the Maine Health system to apply.

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I provides basic level CNA care assisting in the administration of nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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 be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Less than six months of CNA experience

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 [e-mail]