Certified Nursing Assistant I-Intermediate Care

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff in the Intermediate Care Unit at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Duties include assisting patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, movement, and linen changes, as well as transferring or transporting patients. The role supports patient-centered care and safe, effective operation of the unit.

Requirements

Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification before caring for patients and keep it current.
Competency in blood pressure measurement, obtaining vital signs, and performing an ECG.
Ability to use electronic medical record software.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with different audiences, including understanding terminology used to describe the human body, its processes and conditions, and medical procedures.
Demonstrated adaptability, patient-centered care, health and safety practices, integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and effective communication.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members to support positive 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 needs and relevant information to oncoming staff at shift change and to the RN in a timely manner.
Provide care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Label and deliver specimens according to policy.
Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures, and report or address observed environmental hazards and patient-safety violations.
Perform other duties upon request.