Certified Nursing Assistant I - Med Surg

Northern Light Health • Portland, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant I for its Medical Surgical Unit at Mercy Fore River in Portland, Maine. The position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including helping patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, and changing linens. The CNA may also transfer or transport patients.

The role includes communicating with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members; orienting patients to the hospital environment and routine; documenting care; and providing care in accordance with each patient's plan of care. The CNA shares patient needs with oncoming staff and the RN, labels and delivers specimens, participates in unit quality-improvement initiatives, and helps maintain a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with a stated work schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Alternate shift schedules, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, may apply. The listed salary range is $21.00–$25.97 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The position requires current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Maine. BLS certification must be obtained before providing patient care and kept current; one year of healthcare-setting experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
• Obtain BLS certification before caring for patients and keep it current.
• Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred; education is not a minimum requirement.
• Demonstrated adaptability, including learning new tasks quickly, adjusting to changing priorities, and applying new information.
• Effective oral and written communication, including the ability to understand and use language that precisely describes the human body, conditions, and procedures.
• Competence in blood pressure measurement and obtaining vital signs.
• Ability to use electronic medical record software.
• Ability to perform an ECG.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, patient-centered care, integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
• Assist patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, and changing linens; transfer or transport patients as needed.
• Communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members to support patient outcomes and unit function.
• Precept team members in job functions.
• Orient patients to the hospital environment and routine.
• Document all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
• Participate in unit quality-improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient information and needs to oncoming staff at shift change and to the RN in a timely manner for follow-up.
• Provide care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Label and deliver specimens according to policy.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address observed environmental hazards and patient-safety policy or protocol violations when involved or observed.
• Perform other duties upon request.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Employees benefit from the stability, resources, and career pathways of Northern Light Health, including opportunities to grow professionally, explore new roles, and build long-term careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed