Clinical Nursing Assistant (Cna) – General Medical Unit, P3Cd

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):

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

• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
• 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.

P3CD is a high paced 29-bed general medical unit that provides exceptional care to a diverse and complex adult medical patient population.

P3CD’s clinical nursing team includes bright, innovative professionals looking to hold themselves and others to the highest nursing and care standards. An RN in this role works closely with a collaborative, inter-professional care team which includes, RNs at every stage of their career, offering different levels of experience and guidance. 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 current health states and 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.

Common diagnostic categories include multiple medical diagnoses, but are not limited to pulmonary/respiratory illness, Diabetes, Infectious diseases, GI/digestive disorders, and cellulitis. This unit invites registered nurses seeking a well-rounded, patient focused opportunity within the Maine Health system to apply.

Position Summary

• Experience: N/A
• License/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine and be on the State of Maine Registry, having completed a six-week or equivalent course.
• Knowledge of standards, policies, procedures and organizational structure of the unit, the Department of Nursing, and Maine Medical Center.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Education: Participates in continuing education relative to role as defined.

  • License/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine and be on the State of Maine Registry, having completed a six-week or equivalent course.

  • Experience: N/A

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow oral or written instructions and complete standard forms.

  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with patients, families, visitors, and Maine Medical Center employees.

  • Knowledge of standards, policies, procedures and organizational structure of the unit, the Department of Nursing, and Maine Medical Center.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with patients, families, visitors, and Maine Medical Center employees.
• Education: Participates in continuing education relative to role as defined.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow oral or written instructions and complete standard forms.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• 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.

Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked a Best-In-State Employer in 2021 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

• 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)